Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. These 10 states still have COVID emergency orders in place. HHS expected to renew COVID-19 PHE for 11th time. Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline. Covid cases remain low in Alaska.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. South Florida lacks long COVID treatment options. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 CALIFORNIA.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A survey put forward by the national healthcare, life science and workforce management law firm Epstein Becker Green found that telemental health services have increased in quantity this year – as have fraud-related enforcement actions at the state and federal levels. For instance, it cited efforts this year from the U.S.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What about license verification and screening? A September 2022 report by the OIG found that Telehealth visits increased drastically after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2022, the OIG issued a Special Fraud Alert urging providers to exercise caution before entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Health systems eye perks of M&A post-COVID shock. Omicron variant fueling uptick in Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations. Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Among respondents, 67% also agreed that a lack of clear identities for patients put their organization at a higher risk for fraud, while 71% said it created identity verification and eligibility issues that made member enrollment and patient admission unnecessarily difficult.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably. Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: State reports significant decrease in cases, hospitalizations. As COVID rates continue decline in Alaska, how close are we to end of pandemic? Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Alabama hospital CEO resigns.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Alaska’s top doctor on living with COVID in the post-restriction era. Alaska again leads all states in COVID-19 case rate; 559 new cases reported in past 2 days. . Hospital board meets with SEARHC leadership.

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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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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. On April 4, 2022, at 54 N.J.R.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 approval for obstetrics services in Prince George’s County Maryland health system gets state OK for $300M labor, delivery unit Maryland hospitals must pay back millions to poor patients.

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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from ending Title 42 Covid border restrictions for migrants. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Alaska reports an increase in COVID-19 cases and rising hospitalizations. CMS Proposes $1.6B CALIFORNIA.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 6, 2022

trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which extended Medicare coverage related to telemedicine practices. As within many areas of health care, however, expansion and innovation contributed to a higher risk of fraud and resulted in an increase in enforcement activity. Telemental Health Becomes More Accessible Across States.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Senate narrowly votes to get rid of COVID-19 national emergency. Jeff Zients stepping down as White House covid coordinator; Biden names public health expert Ashish Jha as replacement. DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Supreme Court won’t hear COVID vaccine case filed by N.J. Million Consent Judgement to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks to Referring Physicians California system eyes bankrupt hospital takeover Cyberattack continues to affect operations at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside Drug pricing is broken. Many more are waiting.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T Lawmakers are now mulling limits. Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care. COVID-19 and monkeypox, case numbers, treatment options diverge widely in Alabama. Alabama nursing homes battling staffing shortages amid COVID uptick. Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: Hospitalizations remain relatively steady from last week.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on his confirmation Thursday afternoon, urging him to use the position to advance digital health initiatives and continue responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Allow state licensing boards and practitioners to determine the appropriate standards of care for patients.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CMS clarifies COVID-related LTC survey process. Alabama sees decrease in positive COVID-19 tests. Alabama hospitals react to COVID relief funds approval. Huntsville Hospital System reaches record number of Covid-19 inpatients. Alaska leads nation in per capita covid infections. Arizona Sen.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

billion since pandemic U.S. leading cause of death is heart disease, Alabama’s matches that Alabama lawmakers put temporary hold on $1 billion contract for prison healthcare New rolling NICU a ‘game changer’ for critical babies in Alabama More than a dozen Alabama hospitals at immediate risk of closing; officials say hospitals suffer $1.5

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab UF Health to open ER in former Lake County CVS Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme Florida joins 3 other states in adopting new, paid maternity leave for state workers GEORGIA Albany nonprofit addresses medical debt with D.C. officials, helps South Ga.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif. Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules Clark County health rankings improve, but physicians per capita still well below U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Poses Threat to Patient Privacy Bill for Rural Hospital Cyber Skills Passes Senate Committee Chemotherapy shortages push cancer centers toward crisis CMS estimates national spending on hospital care grew just 0.8% before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M market MICHIGAN Ascension St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

R1 RCM posts $3.3M in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M Virtua tackles gun safety initiatives N.J.

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Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

Hospital president will update community DC A CT hospital’s single missing digit threatened $42M in COVID-19 relief payments Amazon-owned One Medical is coming to Rosslyn Children’s National Hospital is advancing phase 2 of its Walter Reed campus overhaul D.C.

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