Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

This post will delve into the key highlights, focus areas, and accomplishments presented in the semiannual report, shedding light on the OIG’s crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of federal healthcare programs and addressing emerging challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

COVID-19 is not the first pandemic within prisons. Like these earlier carceral pandemics, the over 620,000 COVID-19 infections and 3,100 related deaths among incarcerated individuals to date simply expose how U.S. By Andrea C. health law and policy fails to protect people in custody.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Additionally, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, credit card numbers, and/or usernames and passwords were exposed for certain individuals. Additional information is available in the Med-Net Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual, Chapter 5 Privacy Plan, PP 2.0 Privacy Policy and Procedure.

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SQA

MARCH 25, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Development of New Standard for Ventilators, 12 January 2021. When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, so too did the demand for ventilators. The approaches are intended to add value, support good business practices, and meet current compliance and regulatory expectations.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase of 39.2% Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. on regulations published by ANVISA. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada Supercluster.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19. Million in Covid Relief.

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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. Encounter for screening for COVID-19, asymptomatic Z20.822 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 Z86.16

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

509(a), Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order updating and clarifying timeframes for requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster shot. 3:19-cv-14228-BRM-LHG (D.N.J. See Executive Order No.

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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. Joseph Regional Medical Center Outpatient surgery center eyes Lewiston site St. Luke’s Health System asks judge to hold far-right leader in contempt, seeks $7.5M

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? What happens if it disappears? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 These groups are trying to change that.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The first rule, issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (the “OSHA Rule”), will require private employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their workers is either fully vaccinated, or tests negative for COVID-19 at least once per week. The OSHA Rule. and wear a face covering.” Verification.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 3, 2023

Becerra is mostly read as a religious freedom case that pits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) against the promotion of public health goals, similar to what we saw in the last few years of legal challenges to COVID-19 mitigation measures.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

Health systems ‘taking a breath’ on major construction projects HHS to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for hospitals HHS to Start Unwinding COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement How Are Health Care Organizations Working on DEI Efforts? of Iowa Health Care denies sharing patient data with Facebook, but are they right?

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

Biden officials to keep private the names of hospitals where patients contracted Covid. Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers. Alabama COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations see significant increase. North Alabama doctor’s medical license suspended after investigation into overdose death.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

DC How Mary’s Center CEO Tollie Elliott stays grounded in tough moments Local COVID-19 numbers creep up, get harder to track As opioid deaths mount, D.C. million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Minnesota hospital names new CEO How UnitedHealth’s CEO personally supported a physician following cyberattack Provider lawsuits pile up in wake of Change hack Mayo unveils launch pad for digital health tools MISSISSIPPI Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL Amazon moves into healthcare generative AI with $4B investment Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit scores CMS encourages physicians to apply for new Making Care Primary model CMS settles $9.2M in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

gives nod to 39 new medical cannabis businesses seeking a license Rose Health founder Kavi Misri launches new venture to help employers keep workers healthy 6 people hit by car in D.C. Million St. Here are arguments for and against. hospital parking garage Arlington named ‘America’s fittest city’ DC ranked No.

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Drug & Device Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Negligence requires an evaluation of a defendant’s reasonableness, and all relevant NC authority includes relevant regulatory compliance in that mix. Plaintiffs’ own litigation strategy thus opened the door to compliance evidence. Not surprisingly, the daughter suffered no injury at all from being vaccinated. Strike one.

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