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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"This exercise of discretion applies to telehealth provided for any reason, regardless of whether the telehealth service is related to the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions related to COVID-19."

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, connected health and RPM are more important than ever, because they enable physicians to monitor patients without having to come into contact with them, thus preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Hackensack Meridian Health shows the benefits of telepsychiatry

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"If it is decided that a patient needs further care beyond that of the social worker, the equipment is rolled to the bedside and a licensed psychiatrist is called," Alcera explained. Calling the psychiatrist.

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Long Term Care Update: As Winter Arrives, CMS Renews its Emphasis on COVID-19 Vaccinations, Bivalent Boosters and Timely Therapeutic Treatments

Healthcare Law Blog

Addressing Declines in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and COVID-19 Treatment. A pre-Thanksgiving analysis of this data revealed that just 45% of SNF residents and 23% of SNF staff were up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. [i]. Education for Staff Regarding Up-To-Date Vaccinations and Boosters.

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CMS Ending Numerous COVID-19 Blanket Waivers for SNFs, Inpatient Hospice, ICF/IIDs, and ESRD Facilities

Health Law Advisor

This waiver permitted the facility to restrict in-person meetings during the COVID-19 PHE. Physician Visits in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Facilities – 42 CFR §483.30 CMS waived ITM requirements for facility and medical equipment to reduce disruption of patient care and potential exposure/transmission of COVID-19.

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June 2024 Bad Actors Roundup

Verisys

Billion in False Claims ( Full Story ) Texas medical center institutions agree to pay $15M record settlement involving concurrent billing claims for critical surgeries ( Full Story ) Pharmacy Owners Sentenced for $18M COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme ( Full Story ) Behavioral Health Companies, CEO, Pay Nearly $4.6

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June 2024 Bad Actors Roundup

Verisys

Billion in False Claims ( Full Story ) Texas medical center institutions agree to pay $15M record settlement involving concurrent billing claims for critical surgeries ( Full Story ) Pharmacy Owners Sentenced for $18M COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme ( Full Story ) Behavioral Health Companies, CEO, Pay Nearly $4.6

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