Jane Sarashon

MARCH 17, 2022

Compared with health citizens living in other wealthy countries, people living in the U.S. are still among the least likely to have a regular doctor or place to go for care. To expand payment reforms rewarding health care providers accountable for continuity of care (and outcomes). Only one in three U.S. ” In the U.S.,

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YouCompli

MAY 11, 2022

In March of 2022, a New Jersey rheumatologist was convicted by a federal jury for defrauding Medicare and other health insurance programs. The doctor will be sentenced in July for multiple counts of healthcare fraud. When the E&M service meets this definition, modifier 25 can appropriately be appended to the E&M code.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Doctors often refer to the “golden hour,” which is the concept that a patient needs to receive definitive care within an hour of injury to increase their chances of survival. visited an HRSA health center. live in low-cost health center deserts. of residents lacking health insurance. Trauma Center Deserts.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. ” The U.S. In the U.S., So what is primary care, anyway?

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services issued a nonbinding guidance Bulletin on the use of online tracking technologies by covered entities and business associates (collectively, “regulated entities”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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The Digital Health Corner

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Home health management companies can assist with patient and caregiver navigation by providing emotional support and educational and care coordination resources. The Oxford Dictionary’s definition of empathy is “The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.”

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 10, 2023

What was once personal, private, and one hoped, protected within the presumptively confidential space of the doctor-patient relationship, feels exposed. Sadly, there is nothing either surprising or illegal about using presumptively confidential health information in punishing women.

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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 Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

John Berndt, SVP of Health North America, Valtech Also known as the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) defines and regulates individuals’ medical records and other individually identifiable health information, collectively known as patient healthcare information (PHI).

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

How would you feel if you knew your doctor shared his/her password to your personal medical records with an unauthorized user? This definition applies to “access” as used in this subpart, not as used in subpart E of this part [the HIPAA Privacy Rule]).” How about sharing the password to access your credit cards?

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released its long-awaited Final Rule on reproductive healthcare privacy. Many Americans are scared their private medical information will be shared, misused, and disclosed without permission.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 24, 2022

Not only are the “super users” more likely to be younger and female, but the majority of these individuals also fall into a certain psychographic profile – “Willful Endurers” – a group marked by the characteristics of being largely living in the “here and now” only going to the doctor when they like. Is the telephone telemedicine, too?

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

The essential oils general monograph has been completely overhauled to expand, among others, the definition, production, test, and labelling sections, providing additional detail and clarification. Patients should speak with their doctor or pharmacist to discuss alternatives should their regular prescribed drug not be available.

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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. with historic building purchase MICHIGAN Bronson raises capital campaign goal to $4.5M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

Sutter Health posts net loss for second straight quarter. Tenet’s Doctors Medical Center names new CEO. Union files 2 claims against Stanford Health Care with NLRB. California lawmakers probe mental health care crisis, looming Kaiser strike. BayCare names Philadelphia health care executive as new CEO.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 28, 2019

health care system every other year. adults ages 27-75 who had seen the same doctor at least once in the past year. 42% of Americans could afford a bill of $500 or less before they would have financial issues; 22% could afford between $501 and $2,500; and, 37% could afford more than $2,500 to pay for an unexpected health issue.

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Health Populi

JULY 1, 2019

Perception : We are living in a moment in time when pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies, and hospital systems have been demonized in the public discourse. You go, the doctor writes stuff down with a pen in your file, end of story. And none of these laws apply in the context of life insurance.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed. Fauci Some pregnant Alabama women travel as far as 70 miles for care, report finds COVID hospitalizations rise in Alabama, around the country ALASKA Alaska Regional wants to build a free-standing emergency department in South Anchorage. ranked by U.S.

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Health Populi

MAY 30, 2023

The Axios/Harris Poll did some detailed analysis on two health care categories relative to tech, retail, and financial services: health insurance and pharmaceuticals. It’s important to call out CVS Health which ranked 19 (very good) in the 100 list, and Walgreens which fell a bit below CVS Health at #39.

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Health Populi

JUNE 1, 2023

The Axios/Harris Poll did some detailed analysis on two health care categories relative to tech, retail, and financial services: health insurance and pharmaceuticals. It’s important to call out CVS Health which ranked 19 (very good) in the 100 list, and Walgreens which fell a bit below CVS Health at #39.

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Health Populi

MAY 29, 2023

The Axios/Harris Poll did some detailed analysis on two health care categories relative to tech, retail, and financial services: health insurance and pharmaceuticals. It’s important to call out CVS Health which ranked 19 (very good) in the 100 list, and Walgreens which fell a bit below CVS Health at #39.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

million deal to sell skilled nursing facilities California health system pays $5 million for alleged Medicaid false claims California’s ASC activity heats up California hospital issues layoffs CommuniCare Health Centers gets $1.5 kickback conspiracy INDIANA 93% of Indiana counties opt into 1st round of $225 mil.

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Hall Render

MAY 31, 2024

workers to be hit by biotech’s latest layoffs Maryland hospital systems differ over medical waste incinerator’s violations UMMC doctors will decide whether to unionize in a vote next month With $300K, Johns Hopkins team to create drug supply dashboard Maryland Hospital Cleared for $3.25 healthcare workforce finds lack of diversity St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

million to benefit South Side and south suburban communities in fiscal 2022 INDIANA Beacon Health announces hiring freeze, pay cuts for employees Carmel-based NICO Corp. million to benefit South Side and south suburban communities in fiscal 2022 INDIANA Beacon Health announces hiring freeze, pay cuts for employees Carmel-based NICO Corp.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’ grant to train 140 ‘complex care’ nurses Health Foundation of Central Mass. doles out $1M in funding AG reaches $2.5M

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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 29, 2022

The Notice states that HHS “stands with transgender and gender-nonconforming youth and their families—and the significant majority of expert medical associations—in unequivocally stating that gender-affirming care for minors, when medically appropriate and necessary, improves their physical and mental health.”

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Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

ILLINOIS Advocate Health Care Plans Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park Arlington Heights doctor sued over claims of sexual battery, intoxication Chicago physician, health system hit with 7 misconduct suits Chicago positivity rate of 9.3 round SSM Health Medical Minute: St. Here’s what it will, and won’t, tell you.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The second most impactful factor that could persuade a consumer to get the vaccine would be their doctor’s recommendation to get the shot — again, more impactful among Democrats. ” In the spirit of mutualism, community, and public health — and following sound and trustworthy science — people will come.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M

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Health Populi

AUGUST 16, 2021

First, meet the stakeholders: they are patients, physicians (prescribers, which today can go beyond doctors per se to include nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and others depending on state licensure), payers, and manufacturers of the drugs. Health Populi’s Hot Points: While U.S.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Employers will endeavor to artfully design consumer-directed benefit plans (CDHPs) that nudge insured workers toward healthier habits, while integrating a broader definition of wellness. Worries about health care costs, now crossing over into higher-earning households, underpins the growth of consumerism.

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Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 12, 2023

But I agree that there’s definitely more to look at. Here’s a drug, doctors, you can prescribe it, follow the normal pathway, which is that the federal government, or at least the FDA, doesn’t really have a lot of say in exactly how the practice of medicine works. And, you know, doctors individually.

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Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Also this week, Rovner interviews Kate Baicker of the University of Chicago about a new paper providing a possible middle ground in the effort to establish universal health insurance coverage in the U.S. But first, this week’s health news. So it’s definitely not a good indication for a lot of these things.

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