C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

HHS requests comment on whether this would be sufficient time for entities to come into compliance with revised regulations, including revising policies and procedures, training workforce, and completing other implementation requirements. Definitions. Attorney and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Governance 52

Governance HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. pharmacies), or to specific circumstances (i.e., emergencies).

HIPAA 55

HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration Public Health 55

Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), to initiate treatment with buprenorphine at an OTP, a practitioner needed to perform a complete in-person physical evaluation. Background and History of Medicare Telehealth Coverage of SUD Treatment.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare COVID-19 Telemedicine 52

Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

The proposed rules also clarify that a telemedicine encounter that results in a controlled substance prescription requires the health care professional treating the patient to use an interactive telecommunications system, and directly refers to the Medicare definition of that term at 42 C.F.R. 1301.28.

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine COVID-19 FDA Compliance 52

Healthcare It News

APRIL 28, 2023

"We serve the same families in our Administration for Children and Families that we serve with Medicare and Medicaid, that we serve in our Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration," said Palm. "We're all the same people who need CDC when we need them, etc.

US Department of Health and Human Services 228

US Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Medicaid Governance 228

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Such major HIPAA updates placed a significant burden on HIPAA-covered entities and considerable time and effort were required to introduce new policies and procedures to ensure continued HIPAA compliance. The Armed Forces’ permission to use or disclose PHI to all uniformed services has been expanded.

HIPAA 107

HIPAA COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance 107