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OIG and CMS Audits Present New Round of Compliance Concerns for Healthcare Providers

McBrayer Law Blog

COVID-19 has placed enormous stress on our healthcare system. Federal and state responses to COVID-19 have woven a complex and complicated safety net by easing regulatory requirements through waivers and funneling billions of dollars to providers among many other actions.

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2022 Telemental Health Regulations Unlock Access and Evolve Compliance Practices

HIT Consultant

trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which extended Medicare coverage related to telemedicine practices. Telemental health providers were not immune to this activity in 2022, and providers should prioritize regulatory compliance as the industry looks ahead to 2023. “As

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Navigating the 2024 CPT Code Updates

Medisys Compliance

For example, the addition of codes for telehealth services underscores the growing importance of virtual care delivery, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Impact on Medical Practices The introduction of new CPT codes in 2024 reflects emerging trends and advancements in healthcare.

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Hospital system manages regulatory changes through massive disruption

YouCompli

When the pandemic hit, a California-based hospital system was inundated by COVID-19 caseloads and related pressures. Its Compliance function was overwhelmed too, struggling to manage the volume, speed, and scope of regulatory changes coming in. Executive Summary. That’s where YouCompli came in. The Solution.

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Leveraging Technology to Bridge Gaps in Compliance

HIT Consultant

million annually on administrative activities to support regulatory compliance. With the impending end of the COVID-19 public health emergency set to shake up healthcare regulations , ongoing healthcare labor shortages, and skyrocketing levels of clinician burnout, a perfect storm for non-compliance is brewing.

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Key Legal Issues Facing Telehealth Platforms, as Compliance Concerns Bubble for Platforms Launched During the Public Health Emergency

Health Care Law Brief

The onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) led to a surge in the use of telehealth by health care providers. For the reasons discussed below, DTC telehealth platforms should re-visit their compliance plans and be prepared for increased state and federal regulatory scrutiny.

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Developing Effective Strategies for Enhancing Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Hospital

Healthcare Blog

As hospitals have become increasingly complex organizations, effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies have become essential for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Improve GRC in Your Facility GRC strategies are essential for ensuring hospital patient safety and regulatory compliance.