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Medicare Provider Enrollment Changes Effective January 1, 2024

Hall Render

On November 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published proposed changes to the Medicare provider enrollment requirements in the Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule (“Final Rule”). For ethical reasons, Hall Render attorneys cannot give legal advice outside of an attorney-client relationship.

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What Are the Main Types of Healthcare Incidents?

MedTrainer

billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. Fact: In 2024, 26 medical device recalls have been reported, including those for ventilator kits, blood pumps, and feeding tubes. Communication failures resulted in $1.7

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Medicare Enrollment & Behavioral Health Credentialing

MedTrainer

Behavioral health credentialing exploded in 2023 and 2024 as providers could enroll in Medicare for the first time. This may include proof of licensure, certification, accreditation, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), and other supporting documentation.

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8 Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes to Watch in 2024

HIT Consultant

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits. Thorough and ongoing physician screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

Hospital Licensure Effective September 30, 2024 , Ohio hospitals must obtain licensure from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Regulations Unique to Ohio To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Ohio , there are a few additional regulations.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ biotech mulling sweetened acquisition offer D.C. ranks second nationwide in hospital patient safety, with 7 Central Va. ranks second nationwide in hospital patient safety, with 7 Central Va.

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Alabama’s Supreme Court Rules that Frozen Embryos Are Children Under State Law

Hall Render

On February 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of Alabama (“the Court”) published a decision in LePage v. Because the Act allows for the collection of punitive damages, for which there is no limit under Alabama law, damages may be substantially higher than those that would be awarded in a traditional malpractice case.