Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states about how to increase access to telehealth under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Recommended voluntary billing codes, modifiers and place-of-service designations for telehealth and other virtual health care services.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 23, 2022

The compromised system contained medical information on all individuals who had been tested for COVID-19 between June 2020 and January 2022, including staff members, visitors, and other individuals, although not inmates. Some of the exposed data included Social Security Numbers, driver’s license numbers, and trust account information.

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Health Populi

MAY 19, 2020

Welcome to the annual Milliman Medical Index (MMI) , which gauges the yearly price of an employer-sponsored preferred-provider organization (PPO) health insurance plan for a hypothetical American family and an N of 1 employee. Health Populi’s Hot Points: The COVID-19 pandemic will dramatically impact the U.S.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

The cyberattack resulted in unauthorized data access of patient names, contact information, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, birth dates, health insurance policy numbers, and limited health information. This cyberattack affected over 287,00 individuals.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 14, 2022

A comprehensive review was conducted to determine the types of information on the server, which confirmed the breach was limited to names, addresses, birth dates, and COVID-19 test results. Affected individuals were notified on March 9, 2022, less than a month after the breach was detected.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: YVFWC has a compulsory vaccination policy including the Covid-19 primary series, the organization does not mandate the Covid-19 booster although it is offered through our employee health department.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 1, 2022

The Houston Health Department has recently announced that the personal information and COVID-19 test results of 10,291 individuals have been exposed online as a result of a technical issue with its portal. The Houston Health Department said it detected the issue on January 6, 2022, and the portal was deactivated within 48 hours.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavioral telehealth may also be referred to as telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychiatry, or telepsychology.

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Jane Sarashon

JULY 29, 2022

” Well beyond our individual genetic codes, our health is made where we live, work, play, pray, learn, and shop… also well beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices in-between appointments, and often paid-for out-of-pocket quite separate from peoples’ health insurance plans. for the 7th consecutive year.

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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 operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The information that may have been viewed or acquired in the attack included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, clinical treatment information, physician and or hospital name, dates of service, and health insurance information. Issue: All healthcare workers must understand HIPAA and how to secure protected health information (PHI).

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Fields, Prax discuss DHSS split, other Alaska health care initiatives. Skagway officials weigh the future of the town’s health clinic and housing shortages. Banner Health to build new hospital in Buckeye. California weighing third COVID-19 ETS renewal.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Cash for Colonoscopies: Colorado Tries to Lower Health Costs Through Incentives. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. Nuvance Health launches cognitive care-at-home program. IU Health to begin $300M expansion.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These 10 states still have COVID emergency orders in place. Why asking about social determinants of health is so important. HHS expected to renew COVID-19 PHE for 11th time. Southeast Health wants to receive additional property taxes. Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 16, 2022

Healthy.io & Medica Partner to Support Kidney Health. Healthy.io , a provider transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, and Medica, a mission-driven nonprofit health insurance plan, today announced a pragmatic trial giving at-risk plan members the ability to test their kidney function at home.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

The national shortage of mental health professionals, combined with the urgency required to secure treatment for an at-risk population, places a significant strain on practitioners, specifically, and the mental health industry, at large. 2022 COVID-19 Practitioner Impact Survey. November 2022. [2]

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register from October-December 2021: On October 4, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. 103, which declared a Public Health Emergency for the state in response to COVID-19. Effective October 19, 2021. 19; repealed N.J.A.C.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

Regulations on drugs and medical devices were prevalent among those related to products subject to health regulation. 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.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

hospital sees less severe cases Georgia Supreme Court vacates judgement in case with Northside Hospital, NGMC Poor Health: How Is Georgia Addressing The State’s Mental Health Woes? Acquisition of BCBSLA Paused a Second Time It was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. And lawmakers are trying to help.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

healthcare? Kuster calls for protection of patient data from cyber attacks NEW JERSEY Cardiologist pleads guilty to $1.9M names new executive director National Healthcare Corp.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

cards; what to know Mercy Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati names Missy Hendon Deters president Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio Doctor sues Adena Health for defamation after he reported misconduct St.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and enact a special registration process under the Ryan Haight Act that would enable physicians to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth without a prior in-person exam. Fight for quality investors.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

spoiler bid for home health care company Thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing health insurance get a one-month reprieve MISSISSIPPI $5.3M for stroke and kidney treatment Optum wins $3.2B

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Entering the third year of the COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS seeks to clarify the period of time during which MAOs must comply with the special requirements at 42 CFR 422.100(m) to ensure access for enrollees to covered services throughout the disaster or emergency period.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS revises COVID-19 nursing home protocols. Congress breaks for recess with $10B COVID-19 aid in limbo. HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. court reinstates Biden federal employee COVID vaccine mandate.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. 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. Colorado Health Foundation Names New CIO.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s What happens now?

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably. Huntsville Hospital Health System Ranked Among America’s Best Employers by Forbes. 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?

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What about license verification and screening? This includes a number of provisions related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but certain flexibilities were also extended to Telehealth until the end of 2024. What is their standard of practice for conducting exclusion monitoring?

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

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 settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble.

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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov.

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