Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

drug policy using a whole-of-government (W-G) approach to assess where these misalignments are occurring among different agencies at the same level of government (referred to as horizontal W-G), and across different levels of government (referred to as vertical W-G).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

"When the COVID-19 pandemic began exposing gaps in our healthcare system, telehealth enabled critical access to high-quality care for patients and providers alike," said Tom Leary, senior vice president and head of government relations at HIMSS, in a statement. healthcare system. ON THE RECORD.

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Redox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This year I have Alex Peitz and Garrett Rhodes with me again to help me reflect on what we got right and wrong last year, and what we should be prepared for next in 2024. A dramatic change in adoption will require regulatory enforcement, which has largely been delayed, but we do believe this is coming (see our 2024 predictions below).

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Bill of Health

MAY 28, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) signed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in the Federal Register. The recommendation became public in early 2024 as a result of a lawsuit. by Victoria Litman, M.Div.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. In 2024, this will be a continued shift toward seeking an increased level of health literacy and proactive health choices that will reduce preventable conditions.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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Hall Render

MAY 9, 2023

Notably, the Temporary Rule, which can be accessed here , extends the COVID-19 PHE telemedicine flexibilities (hereinafter, “telemedicine flexibilities”) for six months following the end of the PHE (through November 11, 2023). Still, telemedicine providers should closely monitor for the DEA’s final rules, once they are issued.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

News and Studies The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule from CMS would continue many of the public health emergency telehealth flexibilities, such as an expanded definition of telehealth practitioners, continued payments to rural health centers and FQHCs, and the expansion of originating sites.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It was also praised for having strong governance over the use and quality of its analytics tools. Since then, it has pursued having structured medical records, set up AI centres, and implemented telemedicine. The hospital is now due for reaccreditation for the HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, which it targets to obtain before 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Medical device usability represents the top health IT hazard of 2024 , according to the latest annual report from ECRI. Other hazards of note: Insufficient governance of AI, ransomware, and the misuse of patient data by web analytics software. Total expenses increased 3%, with labor costs rising just 0.7%.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

State governments are also roped in thanks to their Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). This requirement was relaxed by DEA and HHS early in the COVID-19 shutdown, but the old restrictions are set to return at the end of the 2024. ” I can understand the recalcitrance of the DEA.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

A solid foundation in data infrastructure, security, and privacy protocols is crucial for anyone in 2024 looking to succeed in the healthcare industry. Most high-performing academic institutions in healthcare, technology, and innovation are well-versed in policies, procedures, and regulations at the state and federal government levels.

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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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Bill of Health

MARCH 7, 2024

One such initiative — the ketamine therapy industry’s push to extend the COVID-era telemedicine flexibilities for prescriptions of controlled substances — highlights how sophisticated these campaigns can be, and how their impact stretches beyond the psychedelic industry. none can ( legally ) provide psilocybin, LSD, or MDMA ( yet ).

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

News Executives for Healthcare Innovation is transferring its assets to the American Telemedicine Association , and ATA will extend engagement opportunities to current EHI members through its various Special Interest Groups. More than 80% of clinicians are using RPM technology today , according to a Vivalink survey. to its Board of Directors.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

federal government. Among the Act’s many provisions are certain measures that extend the telehealth flexibilities announced in the early days of the PHE through the end of 2024. On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”), [1] a $1.7 including the home of an individual. [2]

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

By 2024, analysts expect the United States to be at a deficit of as many as 31,000 psychiatrists. "Government agencies are trying to solve the mental health crisis by expanding access to behavioral health services," said Dr. Laurel L. THE PROBLEM At the same time, there is a critical shortage of behavioral health specialists.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. Regarding telepsychiatry, she says in 2024: 1. The first of your three predictions for telepsychiatry in 2024 concerns access. Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Taking vitals is not necessary.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The government and private whistleblowers have increasingly targeted PE firms’ portfolio companies and the firms themselves. Government Oversight On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act into law. Are you buying a distressed asset with a lack of focus on compliance and regulations?

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Colin Hung connected with CEO Robert Krayn to talk about how the telemedicine service connects psychiatrists with patients and handles the many types of mental health referrals using eCW EHR, which Talkiatry chose based on its flexibility. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2024

Specifically in 2024. From the proposed changes in HIPAA published on govinfo.gov, there may be multiple modifications of the HIPAA rules in 2024. Specifically in 2024. Otherwise, overseeing compliance will feel a bit like that arcade game “whack-a-mole” – you’ll accomplish one thing only to have another pop up.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

In the realm of telehealth delivery—perhaps the biggest area of healthcare expansion during the pandemic—telemedicine will officially lose its status as an excepted benefit2 and certain federal penalties for HIPAA non-compliance of telehealth platforms will be reinstated.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

While this waiver is set to expire at the end of 2024, we expect the waiver to be replaced with a more appropriate payment model that provides immediate savings for commercial and MA payers while still enabling a financially sustainable model for health systems.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Accused Of Filing False Claims Settles For $14.7M governor pushes new Medicaid expansion proposal with work requirement Missouri state senator wants voters to have say in KU Health System, Liberty Hospital merger Kansas ACLU request to halt excessive wait times at Larned turned down by judge ‘Who cares about us?

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

Accuracy and quality of care should be top of mind in every practice, and embracing AI tools that can elevate care, help providers, and improve outcomes will be essential as the healthcare and telemedicine landscapes continue to evolve.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

By 2024, areas of food access, childcare, housing, racism, and transportation will grow in focus for at least one in ten companies. The pandemic’s sharp reveal of health inequities and income inequality accelerated this trend. Figure 3 arrays various social determinants targets undertaken by large employers in the study.

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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

New York health plans pitch merger NYC hospital-building boom on Upper East Side roils upper-crust residents NYU Langone opens ASC in NYC Urgent care center ranks No. in Q1 Cleveland Clinic expands partner network Cleveland Clinic will pay $7.6M health director Care New England reports $1.9M gain in Q2 R.I.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

DC Health moves to Anacostia with high hopes for community impact VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers Health workers partner with churches to target kidney disease among DC’s Black residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare taps population health exec from Virtua ChristianaCare’s medical director takes (..)

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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.’ Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

for first half of fiscal 2024 UPMC back in the red with $198M operating loss, -0.7% Monopolizes Care Physician charged in $20.7M Monopolizes Care Physician charged in $20.7M Monopolizes Care Physician charged in $20.7M hospitals Why can’t Rhode Island find a state health director?

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Luke’s receives $1.5 Luke’s receives $1.5 David’s forges ahead with new behavioral health hospital after rezoning vote Texas rehab hospital settles ADA case UTAH Fire spurs evacuation at Intermountain hospital Intermountain, Ortho Montana break ground on new ASC U of Utah Health adds new C-suite role $17.5

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL Amazon moves into healthcare generative AI with $4B investment Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit scores CMS encourages physicians to apply for new Making Care Primary model CMS settles $9.2M in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Blue Shield of California is counting on it. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

leads in life expectancy Utah nonprofit pharmaceutical company is fixing the market, producing 80 drugs VERMONT Vermont hospital training staff to be nurses Mental health urgent care takes root in Vermont The state’s health care regulator looks for input in ‘hospital transformation’ process Vt.

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