Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

3 ICESCR ) for the full realization of the right to health. What are, however, the specific legal and ethical implications of involving private actors in health care vis-à-vis public health emergencies?

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McBrayer Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Just as the pandemic may finally be easing, federal focus on use of COVID-19 resources promises to increase healthcare providers’ stress. COVID-19 has placed enormous stress on our healthcare system.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog post, we look closely at the intricacies of the Plan, exploring how it shapes the healthcare compliance landscape. This fosters a more financially stable and efficient healthcare system, which ultimately benefits patients through better resource allocation. HIPAA violations alone are incredibly costly to health providers.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

For additional information on a particular topic, links to helpful resources have been provided in the footnotes. Tax exempt entities, such as charitable organizations organized under IRS Code 501(c)(3), as well as any entities wholly owned by one or more exempt entities are excluded as well. What is an “Ownership Interest? [8]

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Dom Kelly is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and New Disabled South Rising, its 501(c)(4) arm. But the work has to continue, and disability organizations must adopt new ways of operating if we’re ever going to see true justice and disabled liberation.

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YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC, writes a monthly series on compliance officer effectiveness for the YouCompli blog. Reporters may make the same or a similar report to Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and Operations. Register for the YouCompli blog to make sure you don’t miss my article next month! .

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

CISA Executive Assistant Director (EAD) Eric Goldstein explained in a recent blog post that there are three key steps needed to advance the vulnerability management ecosystem. They are: 1) To introduce greater automation into vulnerability management. They are: 1) To introduce greater automation into vulnerability management.

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Health Law RX

JANUARY 30, 2024

This blog post will provide guidance regarding: (1) how to satisfy the elements of the M&A Safe Harbor, (2) the benefits of using the GCPG as a baseline standard for all compliance programs, and (3) the use of the GCPG as a baseline for meeting the requirements of the M&A Safe Harbor. Ensure Ongoing Compliance.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Leveraging Digital Health Resources to Increase Access to Care With the threat to mental health care access presented by provider shortages and cost uncertainties, the mental health industry has begun to embrace digital health as a supplement, and even a replacement, to in-person care. Incentivizing provider participation. November 2022. [2]

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 8, 2023

In Jackson, Mississippi, where 80% of the population is Black, poverty levels are high (a function of structural racism), and 1 in 3 adults report having a disability, the harms of climate change-related flooding, droughts, and lack of safe drinking water were exacerbated last year by legacy of infrastructure deficits.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As I discussed in yesterday’s Health Populi blog on peoples’ growing use of connected health tools and apps, more Americans have adopted digital on-ramps for mental health — for therapy, for mindfulness and meditation, for anxiety and depression management, and for peer-to-peer support. Mental Illness Awareness Week: Oct.

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Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2020

“This time is different,” GfK observes, arraying impacts of security, resources, the economy, health, and other items yet to be seen. Today kicked off the annual 3-day meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC. Why is this time different from these other events? and globally.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The best resource for monthly updates. . The “Red Tape Reduction Act of 2022” (This act amended Colorado Revised Statute 12-20-202, §§ (3)(b)(I), (3)(b)(I)(A), (3)(c), (3)(c)(I) and added §§ (3)(d.5) 5) and (3)(e)(II.5). The information is fluid and evolving.

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Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In 2019 , MCN Healthcare partnered with EBSCO Information Services , whose evidenced-based resource, Dynamic Heath , provides a solid support base for policy creation and management. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 36(3):p 217-222. Nursing Policies and Protocols: Do Nurses Really Use Them? link] Salvage, Jane; White, Jill.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 24, 2022

One of the most crucial elements of oncology billing that a practitioner depends on is accurate documentation that shows the time and resources used in finding the proper procedure codes. In this blog, we explore possible pricing, coding, and documentation problems where a lack of knowledge could negatively affect overall revenue.

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2024

Your organization has limited resources. By identifying and weighing your greatest risks, your organization can allocate the appropriate number of resources and level of focus. While automation does require an initial investment, there is significant ROI in integrating automation into your GRC system. SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI) 2.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 25, 2024

All offer easy-to-access provider portals where you can enroll, learn about offered plans, file claims, check patient eligibility, update credentials, and obtain resources to improve and grow your practice. Watch this 3-minute video to find out why healthcare organizations choose MedTrainer Credentialing.

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Healthcare Law Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3 Moreover, 60% of cardiologists are 55 and over 4 and there are at least 3,000 active openings for cardiologists in the United States. We have the resources to help you navigate these and other important legal considerations related to business operations and industry-specific issues. 25, 2019).

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Executive Health Resources, Inc. The Court’s Analysis In the 8-1 opinion, Justice Kagan reiterated the Third Circuit’s analysis that a plain reading of the FCA [3] allows the Government to seek a motion to dismiss at any time of the case, whether inside or outside of the seal period. June 16, 2023) at 3 [2] 31 U.S.C.A.

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Healthcare Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu. At the onset of the pandemic, 3 in 10 people worldwide could not wash their hands with soap and water within their homes according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Global Handwashing Day Tools.

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This blog is the first in our Digital Health Trends series. 3] Today, FemTech is a growing force with hundreds of companies moving into this space to provide a wide-range of women-centric products and applications. 3] “FemTech Founder: An Interview with Clue CEO, Ida Tin,” FemTech Live (Feb. FOOTNOTES. [1] 11, 2021). [4]

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Hall Render

JANUARY 27, 2023

The number of large health care bankruptcy filings in Q4 2022 was almost 3 times the number of filings in Q1 2022. Arizona, Arkansas and California are all working on programs to use Medicaid resources to provide housing-related assistance. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

FOOTNOTES [1] For additional information regarding the CAA please see the following resource: Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 | Healthcare Law Blog (sheppardhealthlaw.com). [2] CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule, 87 Fed. 69404, 69460-69461 (Nov. 18, 2022).

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Health Law RX

JUNE 27, 2023

Earlier, in the SuperValu decision (discussed in a recent Health Law Rx Blog ), the Court clarified that subjective intent is relevant in determining whether an objectively reasonable (but incorrect) interpretation of a rule or regulation could negate the FCA’s scienter element ( U.S. Executive Health Resources, Inc., 3730(c)(3)).

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Med Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

2) a patient’s physical or mental health condition, whether past, present, or future, (3) the health care provided to the patient, and (4) payment information for a patient’s health care, whether past, present, or future. For more information, contact Adam Appleberry at aappleberry@tuckerlaw.com or (412) 594-5532.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

While these bills take different approaches, both seek to reduce challenges that patients can face in navigating the healthcare system in the absence of culturally competent care and well-resourced providers, including discrimination, reduced quality of services and insurance inadequacies. Proposed S.B.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

And as JDSupra points out, t he OIG’s increased resources for compliance education may signal heightened audit and enforcement initiatives in the future. Review Recent Compliance Changes There is a major shift in compliance priorities toward addressing health inequities and improving access to quality healthcare services.

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) recently announced that hospitals have until March 23, 2023, to object to the release of certain data related to COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (“PRF”) high-impact payments. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. If so, please explain.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 25, 2024

All offer easy-to-access provider portals where you can enroll, learn about offered plans, file claims, check patient eligibility, update credentials, and obtain resources to improve and grow your practice. Watch this 3-minute video to find out why healthcare organizations choose MedTrainer Credentialing.

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YouCompli

JULY 18, 2023

Three tips for partnering with Human Resources to show how Compliance adds value and shapes healthcare culture   Partnering with Human Resources is key to demonstrating how Compliance adds value to healthcare organizations and shapes a strong culture. In short, integrating Compliance with HR processes builds trust that goes both ways. 

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

The federal government promulgated the No Surprises Act, which we discussed in prior blog posts here and here. We note that the January 3, 2022 material was posted on the internet without notice and comment rulemaking, which may have been required by the statute.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Key Takeaways from The Compliance Report: In 2021, OCR received over 34,000 new complaints: a 25% increase from 2020 Over three-quarters of these complaints were resolved before initiating an investigation Despite the increase, only 13 resulted in Resolution Agreements/Corrective Action Plans Numerous outreach activities were used to educate entities, (..)

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Hall Render

JULY 18, 2022

The 2019 Proposed Rule aimed to increase the ability of health care professionals to apportion resources to improve resident care by eliminating or reducing requirements that could impede quality care or divert resources away from providing high-quality care. Delay Implementation of Certain Phase 3 Items. Extra Time.

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Verisys

MAY 3, 2023

Keep in mind that this is not a detailed checklist on how to meet OIG requirements, but suggestions on how healthcare entities can measure compliance using available resources. Essentially, does your program have adequate resources and function effectively? What resources are available to them, and are those resources adequate?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In short-staffed healthcare environments, microlearning becomes a valuable resource for time-crunched professionals who need to upskill and educate themselves quickly and efficiently. Microlearning refers to “small but complete learning experiences,” according to organizational learning guru Clark Quinn. Less Administrative Burden.

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Innovaare Compliance

JUNE 28, 2022

For an overview of the protocol changes for CY 2022, please visit our blog- CY 2022 CMS Program Audit Protocol Changes . The additional 3-day allowance to deliver the written notification after providing oral notice does not apply. ODAG extension of 14 days is allowed only if it is in the interest of the enrollee.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here at Total HIPAA, we pride ourselves on providing helpful resources for all businesses striving for HIPAA compliance. Our weekly blog is one of the many services we offer. In this combo podcast and blog post, Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci.

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