Health Law RX

MAY 4, 2023

This article discusses only one of these new requirements: a PBM must obtain a license, called a certificate of authority, to act as an insurance administrator, which is commonly referred to as a third-party administrator, or TPA. Effect of new law on licensing Under the new law, a PBM will be required to obtain a TPA license from the OIR.

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Congress can’t agree on much before the 2024 summer recess, there’s one bipartisan stroke of political pens in Washington, DC, that could provide some satisfaction for both patients and doctors: bring telehealth back to patients and providers permanently. Plainly put, we have 20 th Century laws governing 21 st century health care delivery.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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MedTrainer

MAY 10, 2024

Credentialing confirms the providers’ eligibility to bill for services under government and accreditation regulations. Here’s what a typical credentialer’s workflow looks like: Like other providers, mental health professionals must be licensed in states where they offer services and enrolled with payers doing business in those areas.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The attack occurred on March 2, 2024, and affected hundreds of computers. The leaked data includes patient names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, medical records, Social Security numbers, copies of passports and driver’s licenses, health insurance information, and company data.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandating hospitals be ready to report on SDOH screening quality in 2024, a multi-stakeholder effort to advance an FHIR-based approach is needed to help providers meet CMS requirements, according to HL7 CEO Dr. Charles Jaffe. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Verisys

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Alabama : License renewals for pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and facilities are open as of 9/15/2023. The board urges that nurses who were practicing under an EMSA license should apply for licensure by endorsement to continue to practice in California. These changes will be effective 01/01/2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

Phase two testing required testing to be completed by 1000+ licensed US nurses, and 100+ US licensed physicians talking to the AI while acting as a patient. Phase three testing, which begins now, requires the testing to be completed by 5,000 licensed nurses, 500 licensed physicians, and the company’s health system partners.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2024

The forensic investigation and document review took almost a year, with the hospital stating in its breach notice that those processes were not completed until March 4, 2024. Rancho Family Medical Group was notified on January 11, 2024, that there had been unauthorized access to the KMJ Health Solutions network on November 19, 2023.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 30, 2023

This change is yet another signal that the country is working to move past the pandemic, which falls in line with recent moves by the federal government to move the pandemic to a more controlled phase. Cozen O’Connor is a research and consulting firm with practices in litigation, business law and government relations.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama: Renewals for pharmacist licenses are active. Please ensure that the pharmacist license and controlled substance (if needed) permit are renewed and in your possession prior to January 1, 2023. AL BoP License Renewal . . License Verification Site. . License Verification Site. . California: .

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Health Law RX

JANUARY 23, 2024

Applicants for a health maintenance organization (HMO) certificate of authority (COA) in Florida must use a new application form effective January 28, 2024. Most of the revisions to the license application are for clarification purposes only and are not very substantive. The revised version will have revision number “Rev.:

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Verisys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

2194, which changes the continuing education requirements for licensed pharmacy professionals. Beginning on January 1, 2024, all licensed pharmacy professionals will be required to complete 1 hour of cultural competency continuing education. The bill would make the bill’s provisions operative on January 1, 2024.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 16, 2024

As the regulatory landscape evolves, having robust healthcare compliance software to ensure you’re audit-ready will become increasingly important for compliance officers in 2024. Regulatory Audits: Carried out by government agencies or regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Companies formed on or after January 1, 2024, must also include information on the individual who supervised the preparation of the certificate of formation of the reporting company as well as the individual who filed such document with the Secretary of State in the state of formation (referred to as the “company applicant”).

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For some individuals, the information may include also Social Security number, financial account or credit/debit card numbers, driver’s license or state/federal identification number, and/or other personal information.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Regarding telepsychiatry, she says in 2024: 1. The first of your three predictions for telepsychiatry in 2024 concerns access. Patients with mental health issues frequently must wait many months before getting seen by a licensed clinician who can prescribe psychotropic medication.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Starting January 1, 2024, many privately-owned entities will be exposed to ongoing disclosure and reporting obligations required by the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). government with uncovering these crimes, but it will also help international efforts to expose individuals that defraud governments around the world.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line. Morgenstern.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Medical licensing is provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Division of Professional Regulation oversees licensing for mental/behavioral health professionals, ensuring that providers meet the necessary standards.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Physicians Licensing division within the RIDOH is responsible for the licensing and regulation of medical professionals in the state, ensuring they meet necessary standards for practice. This article serves as a primer, highlighting crucial information you need to know about healthcare compliance in Rhode Island.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Christoph Pedain, Business Leader, Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips By the end of 2024, we will see significant moves by hospitals and health systems embracing readiness for Service-Oriented Device Connectivity (SDC).

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

Symplr software focuses on healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector. Symplr provides healthcare governance, risk, and compliance solutions and services. Licenses Reports: Track expiration dates so you don’t miss any deadlines. The platform houses both licensed and original content.

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Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

This post follows up Part 1 of a two-part series I’ve prepared in advance of the AHIP 2024 conference where I’ll be brainstorming these scenarios with a panel of folks who know their stuff in technology, health care and hospital systems, retail health, and pharmacy, among other key issues.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

As a result of the law, beginning in April 2024, OHCA will have advance review authority over mergers, acquisitions, corporate affiliations and other transactions that result in material changes of assets control or governance of “health care entities.”

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) for Massachusetts is the regulatory body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and disciplining physicians in the state to ensure the highest standards of medical practice and patient care. This article reveals the must-knows for confidently achieving compliance in Massachusetts.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Starting January 1, 2024, healthcare facilities and provider organizations engaging in certain transactions in Illinois, such as mergers and acquisitions, will have new reporting requirements.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a reminder, under the healthcare omnibus bill SB 184 signed into law last year, starting April 1, 2024, “health care entities” will be required to provide OHCA at least 90 days’ prior written notice of an applicable “material change transaction.”

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Timeline and Review Standards Health care entities meeting the thresholds identified above that seek to close a material change transaction on or after April 1, 2024 will need to provide OHCA with a complete notice of the transaction at least 90 days prior to the closing of the transaction. What does the notice and review process entail?

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This includes each practitioner’s education, medical training, residency, licenses, as well as any certifications issued by a board in the physician’s area of specialty. Mistake No. 4: Not updating and verifying information.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

As the metaverse market continues to grow, with some estimates potentially approaching $800 billion in 2024 (or a $300 billion increase from 2020 estimates), technology leaders in various industries, including healthcare, have begun to expand their presence in this new platform. [1] Healthcare Laws.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Except as noted below, the requirements of the Final Rule are effective January 1, 2024. Enrollee Participation in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (“D-SNP”) Governance (§ 422.107). ii) disclose to the beneficiary that he or she is being transferred to a licensed agent who can enroll him or her into a new plan. 423.100 [3].

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. 42 CFR 482.22 (emphasis added).

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

hospital sees less severe cases Georgia Supreme Court vacates judgement in case with Northside Hospital, NGMC Poor Health: How Is Georgia Addressing The State’s Mental Health Woes? expansion Pennsylvania Hospital to Use Drones to Deliver Meds Superbug Infection Spreading In PA, Around U.S.:

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ ranks second nationwide in hospital patient safety, with 7 Central Va. hospitals highly-ranked WASHINGTON DOJ resolves allegations Tacoma spine surgeon billed for unnecessary surgeries WA hospitals lose $1.74

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