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MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Covid-19 continues climbing in state. Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Government watchdog: Health care giants improperly denied Medicare benefits.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Despite slight decrease in COVID cases, high transmission rate continues. The future St.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

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JUNE 30, 2023

MedStar Transport Celebrates 40 years of service C.

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APRIL 15, 2022

34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. rate hike for Medicare Advantage, Part D plans in 2023. Major insurers are scamming billions from Medicare, whistle-blowers say. Doctors struggle to find answers for children with long haul COVID-19. to settle fraud, kickback charges.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% News The 5 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac care Florida COVID-19 cases almost double since May GEORGIA 12 Metro ATL Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. The 55 hospitals penalized by Medicare 8 years straight over patient complications. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. Medicare penalizes 40 hospitals in Florida for patient safety. Louis-area hospitals.

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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. On April 4, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. See Executive Order No.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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JUNE 9, 2023

Here’s why ARKANSAS Arkansas Children’s Hospital raises $5.9

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MARCH 25, 2022

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died. Louisiana COVID-19 emergency declaration ends. Vaccine mandate for businesses lifted in New Orleans amid falling COVID numbers.

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MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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MAY 19, 2023

Anthony Regional Hospital Pursues Critical Access Hospital Designation To Strengthen Long-Term Viability UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands University of Iowa eyes consultant to assess value of other health care entities U.S.

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MARCH 31, 2023

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JULY 22, 2022

CMS releases Medicare OPPS and ASC proposed rule. Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. million doses of monkeypox vaccine. cancer, cardio lab fraud. Long Beach Memorial avoids losing Medicare funding after serious patient care lapses. CDC scrambles to provide tests and vaccines.

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APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad.

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APRIL 1, 2022

California’s employee COVID vaccine mandate bill is shelved. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. Hawaii Pacific Health to close all COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites. Hawaii facilities get $1M in COVID-19 funding. over MassHealth fraud. 2 growing in Hawaii.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M NATIONAL 8.5M News names 3 local hospitals ‘high performing’ for maternity care Small, independent Pa.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare billing calculation. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Permanent telehealth expansion could cost Medicare $25B over 1 decade. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. MASSACHUSETTS. MISSISSIPPI.

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MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. Alabama rural hospitals getting $30 million grant to bounce back as COVID-19 cases drop. Bill limiting COVID-19 vaccine requirements passes the Alaska Senate, but it faces slim odds in the House. DC Has Stopped Releasing Daily COVID Case Counts.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut. Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. Bright Health exiting Florida Medicare Advantage market. Duke LifePoint hospital at risk of losing its Medicare contract — again. Denver-based DaVita to cut staff. CONNECTICUT.

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JUNE 23, 2023

News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list Texas medical office building acquired for $24.6M

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Health policy researcher says Colorado has opportunity to reduce unwarranted Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials. Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Humana Medicare plans available in Rhode Island starting 2023. sees uptick in COVID-19 vaccine administration.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Fitch Revises Outlook on Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (NH) to Negative; Affirms IDR and Revs at ‘A’ NEW JERSEY 2 nurses, medical resident injured in attack at New Jersey hospital, authorities say New Jersey man convicted in $4M fraud scheme NJ hospitals make progress after crippling cyberattacks According to U.S.

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JUNE 3, 2022

AHA presses for False Claims Act probes to target payers over Medicare Advantage denials. CMS has cited 69 hospitals for noncompliance with worker vaccine mandate. Senator asks HHS to keep Laguna Honda Hospital open after losing Medicare funding. Aetna wins Medicare Advantage contract for CT state employee health plan.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. CMS Sets March 15 Vaccine Deadline for Health Care Workers in 24 States After SCOTUS Decision. Following Data Breach.

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MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St. migrants are a housing challenge. NEW HAMPSHIRE Ambulance service in N.H. The Triangle’s health outcomes rank among highest in the nation What HCA has told feds it’s doing to fix staffing issues at Mission Hospital. NEW HAMPSHIRE Ambulance service in N.H.

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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.’ Maryland hospitals have ways to help them stop. grant to train 140 ‘complex care’ nurses Health Foundation of Central Mass.

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MAY 26, 2023

Anthony’s Hospital celebrates expansion, renovation project milestone ‘Our voices weren’t being heard’: COVID-19 restrictions rolled back in Metro nursing home Nebraska lawmakers send $10.7 Fallout from settlement in Barrington COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit?

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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?

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JANUARY 7, 2022

Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. Nearly 24% positive results in covid tests over a week in Arkansas; new cases rise by 1,750 Monday. fraud case in Arkansas. Arkansas sees record-breaking COVID numbers. COVID patients double in Arkansas hospitals as omicron variant spreads.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Much of Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate takes effect.

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JULY 1, 2022

Medicare’s physician pay system is ‘unsustainable,’ trustees say. Supreme Court backs HHS approach to Medicare payments for hospitals serving low-income patients. Supreme Court rules in favor of HHS in Medicare disproportionate share payments case. billion fraud. billion fraud. 2 convicted in $1.4B

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