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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

When pandemic response efforts are hampered by inadequate enforcement resources and political polarization, tort liability could, potentially, be a powerful public health tool. In this blog post, I will describe why this represents a lost opportunity. Neither the U.S. Neither the U.S. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.

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HRSA Credentialing: Master the Operational Site Visit

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In this blog, we’ll look at the unique aspects of HRSA credentialing requirements and why many community health centers, FQHCs , and look-alikes use credentialing software to prepare for a successful on-site visit. Government-issued picture identification.

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What Are Reportable Events in Healthcare?

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To underline the significance and complexity of this system, we will explore what are reportable events in healthcare, the regulatory requirements that govern them, the types of reportable events, and the importance of proper reporting. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations dictating what must be reported and when.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

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. Additionally, providers must submit a minimum five-year work history for initial credentialing.

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

While learning of an inspection can cause alarm, oftentimes it’s a routine occurrence required by the federal government to ensure the overall quality and delivery of healthcare services. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

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The Pathology (and Politics) of Liability Shields

Bill of Health

Other increasingly viable employee lawsuits are ADA disability discrimination or Title VII claims , possibly bolstered by federal government guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Ek and allowed to stand by the state supreme court in 2022). Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Policy Landscape.

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Health Provider News

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NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%