AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In many states, the definition of telemedicine and/or telehealth stipulates that the delivery of services must occur in “real time,” automatically excluding store-and-forward as a part of telemedicine and/or telehealth altogether. This includes understanding various fraud and abuse laws.

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Provider Trust

MAY 18, 2022

As referenced in our recent post on definitions and regulations for healthcare vendors, the HHS Office of Inspector General Exclusions Program mandates that healthcare organizations refrain from doing business with “excluded or sanctioned” individuals or entities, which includes your organization’s network of vendors.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. 42 CFR 482.22 (emphasis added).

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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., facility near Calvin University Health care industry groups back Whitmer’s call for prescription drug cost review board Michigan Doctor to Pay $6.5

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

All individuals and organizations that meet the definition of healthcare provider as described in 45 CFR 160.103 that conduct transactions or use health records that fall under HIPAA regulations are required to obtain an NPI. Tracking actions to a standardized identifier provides transparency that can identify and impede fraud.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

771(a), the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Pharmacy proposed new rules setting forth the requirements to allow a pharmacy to have licensed pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians perform limited pharmaceutical functions at a location other than on the premises of a pharmacy.

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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

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 for access in WalletHub ranking VA Maine Healthcare System receives 4 stars CMS quality ratings Maine’s tally of ‘high-performing’ hospitals falls sharply in latest U.S. Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St. in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Million Individuals Affected by MOVEit Hack MARYLAND Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery College form partnership to address need for qualified nursing workforce Harford Memorial Hospital closing set for Feb. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Many more are waiting.

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St. Luke’s hospitals getting shortchanged on government funding, lawmakers say AdaptHealth to pay $5.3M

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Hall Render

MAY 31, 2024

-area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C. public relations firm strikes second acquisition after landing PE investment D.C.’s healthcare workforce finds lack of diversity St. operating income, 4.1%

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Luke’s sign definitive agreement, close in on merger How Mayo Clinic Is Approaching Generative AI Risk Mitigation St. joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4 joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4 We want to know. 1 start as federal regulators give final OK Pfizer to cut costs by $3.5B.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

Solicitor General to Weigh In Hospice Fraud Case. Indiana recovers $316K in Medicaid fraud settlement. It’s definitely unprecedented’: Paramedics say hospital diversions straining EMS services. Maryland nurses say license delays started before cyberattack. Medicaid fraud involving chain of Nebraska nursing homes.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

Nevada, currently the wild west of birthing, is considering licensing midwifery NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth Health opens new 5-story patient pavilion Report: Anthem has yet to process nearly $300 million in N.H. health care fraud scheme SA cancer research company entering Dallas market as it eyes more U.S.,

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

has gotten worse over last two years Massachusetts hospitals ‘pummeled’ by workforce shortage, driving $1.52 billion in temporary labor costs UMass Chan ranked 13 for primary care education in US News & World Report One hospital in central Mass.

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Drug & Device Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Texas Complaint’s allegations appear also to be within the scope of PREP Act immunity, but the sort of administrative penalties being sought may not fit within the statute’s definition of loss, although its examples of “loss” are expressly not exclusive. 247d-6d(b)(8). Leonard , 61 F.4th 247d-6d(c)(1)(A)(i)).

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Drug & Device Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For qualified IMGs, it issues a certification, which IMGs can then use to apply to residency and other graduate medical education programs and to apply for state medical licenses. The unfortunate truth is that ECFMG was also a victim of this fake doctor’s fraud. Typically overblown MDL claims for “fraud” and “conspiracy” also failed.

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Drug & Device Law

MARCH 7, 2022

Here, Plaintiffs fail to supply factual support showing Defendant acted with “oppression, fraud, or malice,” relying instead upon conclusory allegations. Punitive damages are available when the evidence shows that the defendant acted with fraud, malice, or gross negligence. . . . [T]he at *8 (agreeing with Bouncing Angels, Inc.

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Drug & Device Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Before a biologic may be marketed, the manufacturer must obtain a license from the FDA. Plaintiff received the biologic just months after it had been licensed by the FDA. Regardless of its underpinnings, Buckman clearly proscribes as preempted state-law fraud-on-the-FDA claims. See 42 U.S.C. § See 21 C.F.R.

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