Hall Render

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Under PDGM, CMS must “annually determine the impact of differences between assumed behavior changes… and actual behavior changes on estimated aggregate expenditures” every year from 2020 to 2026. CMS can make temporary or permanent changes to the prospective payment to adjust for the identified impact of behavioral change.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 14, 2023

Furthermore, it predicts that 900,000 nurses will permanently leave the industry by 2026. The study also forecasts that many remaining workers will consider changing jobs this year. Twenty-nine states face a nursing talent shortage, and if current trends persist, they will be short by nearly 100,000 nurses in the next five years.

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SQA

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Finalization of the document is planned for 2026. Until EUDAMED is brought fully online, a series of performance study application/notification documents have been created to support performance study procedures with respect to the IVDR (see MDCG 2022-19). Tackling AMR is one of ICMRA’s strategic priorities.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

3] Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that care for many uninsured and low-income patients. 9, 2023). [2] 7] CMS Guidance – Part D Inflation Rebates at p. 17-921 (Aug. 17, 2017).

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Provider Trust

OCTOBER 12, 2021

government estimates that >200,000 new RN positions will be created each year from 2016 to 2026. Most healthcare services involve some sort of care by nurses including private practices, primary care clinics, home health, nursing homes, hospices, and more. Additional Complexities During The Public Health Emergency.

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Verisys

JANUARY 13, 2022

As the pandemic continues into the winter months and COVID disruptions continue to affect the healthcare workforce, states, payers, and providers should be aware of recent changes that will affect telehealth services and access to telemedicine. This public health order included: Emergency care in hospitals. Rhode Island.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The high level summary below of some of the Act’s more notable components that are significant in the healthcare arena is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all health policy changes or provisions included in the Act. Telehealth. Medicare Extension & Adjustments. Extension of Key Programs.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

A permanent reporting structure for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV will be established, with additional reporting capabilities during public health emergencies. Testing Innovative Payment Models A mandatory five-year pilot program called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will begin in 2026.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

For 2023 the healthcare cost growth benchmark is 3.5%, for 2024 3.2%, for 2025 3%, for 2026 2.8%, for 2027 2.8%. 203(a), the Office of the Governor issued Executive Order 280 declaring that a Public Health Emergency, established in Exec Order No. On February 7, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. 103, continues to exist in NJ. At 54 N.J.R.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s failed responses to COVID-19, ranging from “testing to data to communications,” have prompted a call to reorganize the agency. Yet restructuring the CDC will have little effect on pandemic preparedness if the decentralized American approach to health finance remains in place.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 18, 2024

India could be the world’s 3rd largest economy by 2026 valued at $5 trillion. But today we report out the latest data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that national health spending in America reached $4.9 What would $5 trillion be valued around the world or on the stock market? trillion in 2023.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

for schools’ health care Delaware paid over $12 million more on weight loss drugs than expected, trend increases to follow Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health FLORIDA 3 local Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals make U.S.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

for schools’ health care Delaware paid over $12 million more on weight loss drugs than expected, trend increases to follow Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health FLORIDA 3 local Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals make U.S.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

’ What nurses say must improve at Framingham hospital Southcoast Health named a Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI Tufts Medicine names SVP of revenue cycle Tufts Medicine reports $68.2M Did it work? operating loss, -10.2% United Therapeutics ‘no longer pursuing’ nearly 350 acres in Hackett Hill area NEW JERSEY 4 N.J.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 9, 2024

Can the ‘lifeline’ program save rural health care? Many in Central Jersey get low federal rating Orthopedic surgeon demands $6M from Summit Health Physician owner and eye practice chain to pay $460K to settle false claims allegations New Jersey-based CHA Partners wants to buy Crozer Mark Cuban-backed startup coming to N.J.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

trillion spending package, which consists of all 12 fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills and funds the federal government through September 30, 2023, provides additional assistance to Ukraine, and makes numerous health care policy changes. 117-164 ) (the “Act”)—an approximately $1.7

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Vincent, Indianapolis Colts announce new partnership Franciscan Health launches 24/7 ambulance to help patients in rural counties Lilly to make $1.8B headcount among top 10 biopharma employers shrinks New Mass. headcount among top 10 biopharma employers shrinks New Mass.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M Heywood Hospital faces challenges McLean Hospital to advise Rippl Care on mental health for seniors Some Mass. hospitals mandate Covid vaccines. Others stick to ‘encouraging’ This year’s best-performing public company in Mass.?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

NATIONAL Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations Bad news for FTC’s noncompete ban Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID. Now they’re facing a mental health crisis. HHS formally establishes federal health research agency. Colorado COVID Cases Double in a Week.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Luke’s Behavioral Health ARKANSAS LaDonna Johnston Named CEO of Unity Health Update: Hearing to Approve Sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center Rescheduled How Arkansas Children’s is diversifying its workforce Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Luke’s Behavioral Health ARKANSAS LaDonna Johnston Named CEO of Unity Health Update: Hearing to Approve Sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center Rescheduled How Arkansas Children’s is diversifying its workforce Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Public Health Could the Trump Administration Use CDC Powers to Enforce Hardline Immigration Policies? The Trump administration has plans to use emergency public health powers to close the southern border and remove thousands of immigrants from the country. There is no public health emergency.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

focus on Covid-19 treatment Massive county adds another layer of back up power rules New St. focus on Covid-19 treatment Tenet hospital names COO Texas hospital names chief medical officer USPI vs. OrthoIndy to merge with Evansville, Fort Wayne practices St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. Luke’s Health System asks judge to hold far-right leader in contempt, seeks $7.5M Joseph Regional Medical Center Outpatient surgery center eyes Lewiston site St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 27, 2023

West Springs Hospital found in ‘full compliance’ after state audit Parkview Health System finalizes merger agreement with UCHealth COVID, flu and RSV hospitalizations keep falling in Colorado Post-pandemic telehealth visits remain high in Colorado ‘This is a great community,’ Centura-St. But will consumers actually benefit?

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Hall Render

MARCH 21, 2025

margin in 2024 Construction of $45M medical office complex in Arizona underway Scottsdale neuroscience company among two Flinn Foundation entrepreneurship winners UHS of Tucson Acquires 76,770 SF Behavioral Health Hospital in Arizona for $19.1M Combe Lifetime Achievement Award COVID worsened shortages of doctors and nurses.

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Hall Render

MAY 9, 2025

Banner Health experts gather northern Colorado feedback at annual community meeting Banner Health adds 7 Colorado locations to portfolio Colorados behavioral health commissioner is finding hope despite facing funding headwinds CommonSpirit CMIO heads to Kaiser Denver health care co. Federal cuts threaten its stability.

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Hall Render

APRIL 11, 2025

in Medicaid double payments Mehmet Oz confirmed to lead CMS, promises focus on health and rural care Nonprofit hospitals see margin improvement despite challenges Resident physicians largely in favor of unionization, citing low pay, long hours RFK Jr. ’s Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center readies for its debut D.C.s

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Hall Render

APRIL 18, 2025

professionals from federal healthcare investigations bluebird bio’s board opts for sale to U.S. Mary’s Hospital plans multi-phase expansion WASHINGTON Attack against Laboratory Services Cooperative impacts 1.6M

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Hall Render

MARCH 7, 2025

faces lawsuits over data breach Nursing Home Operator RegalCare and Therapy Provider Sued for Fraudulent Billing Scheme for 19 Facilities Psychotherapy counselor sentenced after submitting $1.6M Million in Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit Inside Ochsner, Oceans joint behavioral project COVID-19 pandemic erupted 5 years ago.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Hospitals in the Ozarks receive national safety grades Missouri, Arkansas health leaders report spread of whooping cough Missouri system names transitional CEO Clinicians will join St. TENNESSEE Ballad raised pay for 5,600 nurses. Umair Shah, stepping down in 2025 WEST VIRGINIA W.Va.

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