Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A group of legislators from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee have introduced a bill aimed at temporarily extending telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how rural Americans receive health care in fundamental ways," said Rep.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The US Department of Justice has filed charges against 345 defendants, including more than 100 medical professionals, accusing them of engaging in healthcare fraud schemes. The […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring have the potential to revolutionize the delivery of healthcare by improving patient access to care and driving better outcomes, fewer hospital readmissions, greater patient and caregiver satisfaction, and reduced costs. Timely and effective urgent and emergency care. Reduced healthcare costs.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article focuses on the relatively young technologies that enable CMS to uncover overbillings, whether they be errors or fraud. Currently, Pults told me, CMS is focusing on overbillings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They expect to recoup 4.7 billion dollars through this program.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The report is being released as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to not only spur innovation at health systems, but also impede traditional approaches to care delivery. Fraud Schemes in a Telehealth Era: What Healthcare Payers Should Know. The new baseline appears non-reactive to the emergence of new COVID-19 cases.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. But what exactly is considered fraud, waste, and abuse? These complaints can trigger an audit. Data Analysis and Trends.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

This report helps HHS fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of Americans while also providing suggestions for how healthcare organizations can stay ahead of the curve to avoid and combat fraud, waste, and abuse. With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Many of the telehealth flexibilities that became popular with both patients and clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire when the public health emergency (PHE) ends. The alert outlines seven characteristics that could suggest any given arrangement that poses a risk of fraud or abuse.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 18, 2023

Featured speakers : Eric Gold , Chief, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Healthcare Division; Jennifer Goldstein , Managing Attorney, Medicaid Fraud Division, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office; and Steven Sharobem , Assistant US Attorney, District of Massachusetts. Priorities for Massachusetts’s Medicaid Fraud Division.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

20 hospitals, health systems that provide the most ‘unnecessary’ care: Johns Hopkins. 5 states facing highest, lowest weekly nursing home COVID-19 positivity rates. AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. COVID-19 emergency could end this year, WHO says.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably expedited adoption of enterprise augmented and artificial intelligence (collectively AI) solutions in healthcare to modernize operations. – Hospital Operations: Staffing, Hospital beds, Surgery, Asset optimization.

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Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

50 best hospital, health systems supply chains in the US, per GHX. in supplemental COVID-19 aid. COVID-19 funding is tapped out, HHS says. Cybersecurity companies offering US hospitals free protection. Hospital service line variation widens care gaps, study shows. Biden administration requests $22.5B

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

AbbVie to restrict 340B discounts to safety net hospitals. CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. CMS sends 335 hospitals price disclosure violation warnings. CMS sends 335 hospitals price disclosure violation warnings. COVID-19 hospitalizations up in 34 states.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Biden administration withdraws Covid vaccine mandate for businesses after losing Supreme Court case. COVID-positive employees returning to work: 2 CEOs share their protocols. Healthcare groups urge Congress to extend Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help.

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Health Law Advisor

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The total recoveries in fraud cases brought with respect to the health care and life sciences industries fell to the lowest level since 2009. Not insignificantly, recoveries in declined cases led the way in all fraud recoveries, not just in health care. 1] While total recoveries exceeded $2.2 Indeed, of the more than $2.2

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals introduced in Senate. Amazon wants a hospital C-leader whisperer. Casey, Grassley, introduce bill to help rural hospitals. CMS ‘birthing-friendly’ hospital designation will debut in 2023.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that the "normal" healthcare landscape won't return for some time, if ever. Indeed, shortly after the call on on Thursday, a bipartisan group of House representatives introduced the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act.

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Hall Render

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. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

Biden officials to keep private the names of hospitals where patients contracted Covid. Fewer Than 2% of Hospitals Excelling at Health Equity, Value. Hospital group wants prompt payment of 340B funds after Supreme Court win. How hospitals should prepare for the end of the public health emergency.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare coverage expanded to include a vast arsenal of tools that help patients access medical services while keeping patients and practitioners safe. Many of these tools involve telehealth services and were made possible by the COVID-19 emergency blanket waivers , which went into effect when the U.S.

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YouCompli

JULY 26, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Operation Brace Yourself was one of the largest healthcare fraud schemes investigated and prosecuted by enforcement agencies. An audit by the U.S. It involved an estimated $1.2

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

11% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. Are hospitals getting more aggressive against private practices? CMS clarifies COVID-related LTC survey process. CMS cuts payments to 764 hospitals over patient complications. Alabama sees decrease in positive COVID-19 tests.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule. OSHA will hold hearing on permanent COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. What’s holding up hospital at home? What’s next?

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 13, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) updated its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”), drafting 13 FAQs aimed at easing the transition from COVID-era flexibilities to the end of the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) on May 11, 2023.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

Hospitals still fall short on price transparency, consumer group says. Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

48 hospitals on Forbes’ list of best employers. CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19. Hospitals plead with Congress to tackle workforce shortages. Hospitals urge HHS to fix, not end, direct contracting model.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

340B DSH Hospitals Provided $41B in Uncompensated Care in 2020. 429 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2022. 192 hospitals with 1 star from CMS: 2022. How Hospitals, EDs Effectively Code Social Determinants of Health. Hospitals push for PHE extension into 2023. Can new hospital program help stop the violence?

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The whistleblowers who initially reported the concerns claimed the E&M services were being submitted for encounters which occurred at the same time as patients’ COVID testing. The Justice Department also reported that the doctor instructed employees to bill for both COVID-19 testing, and high-level evaluation and management visits.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

AHA responds to report on hospitals’ requested price hikes to insurers. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. Nonprofit hospital margins to remain weak through Q2, Fitch says. Arkansas Gets $3.9M

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Hospitals and Health Systems Experiencing Severe Shortage of Pharmacy Technicians. Housing for hospital workers called ‘crisis’. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

NATIONAL 7 new ASCs in the South in 1 month 6 Congressional moves could impact ASCs this year 5 recent moves from The Joint Commission 90% of healthcare organizations look to adopt digital health platforms A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in 5 states AHA: Site-Neutral Payment Policies Hurt Hospitals AHA Voices Concern Re: FY 2024 (..)

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. 342 hospitals have received price transparency noncompliance notices from CMS. Biden extends COVID-19 national emergency. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

NATIONAL 60% of health systems considering ASC joint ventures 9% of hospitals had ‘vulnerable’ cash on hand levels in 2022 $3.7B

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