MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article offers a summary of essential aspects of healthcare compliance specific to Hawaii. The Med-QUEST Division administers Hawaii’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services to low-income individuals and families across the state.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Use the resources in this article to guide you through the complexities of Nebraska’s healthcare compliance regulations, so you don’t find yourself behind the game. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Nebraska , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For those involved in healthcare provision and compliance management, this article details useful tips and resources for some of the most crucial compliance concepts in Mississippi. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Mississippi , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This article offers a comprehensive guide to essential aspects of healthcare compliance pertinent to Texas. The TSBEPC ensures practitioners adhere to licensing requirements and maintain high standards of competence and ethical practice. The Texas HHS oversees regulations for Medicare- and state Medicaid-funded services.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article provides a quick overview of important healthcare compliance standards you need to know, specific to the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is a regulatory body responsible for licensing medical professionals and ensuring the ethical and competent practice of medicine within the state of Minnesota.

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Medisys Compliance

MAY 19, 2022

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), reimbursements for telehealth continue to evolve. The federal government, state Medicaid programs, and private insurers have expanded coverage for virtual health care services. See this list of telehealth services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article provides an overview of the important aspects to healthcare compliance specific to Indiana State. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Indiana , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This article provides an overview of key factors you’ll want to know about healthcare compliance in Washington. The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) serves as a vital support system for hospitals and health systems, fostering collaboration, advocacy, and innovation to enhance the delivery of healthcare services across the state.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article explores key elements you need to know to achieve compliance in West Virginia. The Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) within DHHR oversees the state’s Medicaid program, providing healthcare coverage and ensuring access to medical services for low-income individuals and families in West Virginia.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article serves as a comprehensive primer, highlighting the key elements of healthcare compliance that are specific to Tennessee. TennCare is Tennessee’s managed Medicaid agency. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Tennessee , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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Health Care Law Brief

MAY 11, 2022

No bonus amount may be paid to any worker who has been suspended or excluded under the Medicaid program during the vesting period and at the time an employer submits a claim. As noted above, they will then need to submit claims for payment of bonuses in accordance with the schedule and processes to be established by the Department of Health.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In Virginia, healthcare compliance may differ in Medicaid policies, telehealth regulations, scope of practice for healthcare professionals, certificate of need (CON) laws, and specific state mandates related to healthcare reporting and licensing.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Additionally, the state’s approach to Medicaid expansion involves unique waivers, impacting eligibility criteria and cost-sharing provisions. In this article, you’ll learn more about creating a comprehensive approach to ensure compliance in North Dakota’s unique regulatory environment.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article reveals the must-knows for confidently achieving compliance in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) is a prominent organization representing hospitals and health systems across Massachusetts, advocating for policies and practices that support healthcare delivery and patient care.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes” (the “ Proposed Rule “). Medicaid and Medicare The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law 105–33, 111 Stat.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article provides a concise overview of Missouri’s healthcare compliance, highlighting the state-specific requirements to be aware of. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Missouri , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This article is not intended as legal or consulting advice. If your practice is currently using a telebehavioral health approach for patient treatment, or if you organization is considering implementing this approach, we hope this article will give some food-for-thought on the topic.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This article provides an overview of key factors you’ll want to know about healthcare compliance in California. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) manages Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services to low-income individuals and families.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. Click Here for Cross-State Licensing information.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has armed surveyors with detailed instructions on how to survey skilled nursing facilities for compliance with the CMS staff vaccine requirements. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. Six unvaccinated staff, if available.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

An end to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) is likely to be announced and end mid-January followed by a grace period of approximately 5 months. And with the Public Health Emergency (PHE) set to expire in January, stakeholders are urgently calling upon Congress to pass the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021.

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As alluded to in the Governor’s State of the State address, and as described in an earlier Proskauer Health Care Law Brief article , the Governor is proposing to adopt a wide-ranging approval requirement for health care transactions that appears to target investor-backed physician practices.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 29, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Three leaders of ROI Healthcare sat down with John Lynn and talked about helping health systems get the payoff they want from investments in RCM, ERP, and EHR software.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency responsible for enforcement and has been working with the American Hospital Association (AHA) to comply with challenges related to compliance. Price Transparency Requirements for Hospitals to Make Standard Charges Public [link].

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Note: This article has been revised to include information on the Group 2 states as of January 18, 2022. Currently Excluded State. CMS enforcement will occur in the states where there is not an injunction in place.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2022

Unger, Chief of Medicaid Fraud Division, Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General; and Patrick Callahan, Healthcare Fraud Unit, US Attorney’s Office. Read More: Compliance officers reflect on COVID pivots and preparing for the end of the public health emergency. The post Health organizations tackle regulatory change at Mass.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Written by: AIHC Blogger This article is to communicate information from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the coding of COVID-19 claims for uninsured patients. without health care coverage. Providers may submit claims for uninsured individuals in the U.S. as the primary diagnosis and B97.29

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 10, 2023

FDA’s Legal Authority and Policy Goal Constitutionally, FDA’s jurisdiction over products is based on the Interstate Commerce Clause found in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Implementing a Constitutional limit, FDA does not regulate a licensed practitioner who makes devices for use in his or her own practice.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 3, 2023

Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. Lindsey Goehring refrains from arguing all licenses fall within the purview of the federal domain, but maintains that telemedicine would qualify as interstate commerce. By Timothy Bonis.

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