Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), recently issued a proposed rule to adopt standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) for “health care attachment” transactions (the “Proposed Rule”).

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (“FD&C”) Act – If an app includes a software function that meets the definition of a medical device under section 201(h) of the FD&C Act, the app may be subject to regulatory oversight by the FDA. Health Information Technology – FAQs on HIPAA and health IT.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

As the number of satellite facilities per provider increases and the definition of healthcare expands, it adds to healthcare organizations’ burdens–not just in providing care, but also in terms of the administrative burden and costs necessary to maintain a practice. Human Resources. Medical Staffing Services.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Medicaid and Health program of Idaho provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities in the state, offering a range of medical and health-related services.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. But that’s only one aspect of this complex – and sometimes confusing – process. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To obtain more information about mitigating the risk of a HIPAA violation, please consult with legal counsel or a HIPAA Security Consultant. With the advancement of technology, the emergence of advanced cyber threats has escalated, which hinders the privacy and security of health information systems such as EHRs.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Value-based care, a model that rewards better patient health outcomes, has experienced a surge in interest amid heightened consumer awareness and among payers seeking to lower costs and stabilize reimbursement. Michael Pattwell is the Principal Consultant of Value-Based Care at Edifecs , a global health IT company.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

An NPI number is shared with other providers, employers, health plans, and payers for billing purposes. CMS.gov’s Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) mandated the adoption of a standard, unique health identifier for each healthcare provider.

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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. Accused Of Filing False Claims Settles For $14.7M

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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 4, 2023

Will Nemours’ Medicaid move leave 10,000 special-needs kids behind? 4 Rankings show average health across Northeast Michigan MINNESOTA Essentia Health Opens $900M Replacement Hospital In Duluth, Minn. 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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Bill of Health

MAY 12, 2023

Frequently, in these low-wage positions, workers earn just enough to pay for their health insurance premiums and sometimes the associated cost-sharing requirements. And if a person’s employer offers insurance benefits which exclude IVF, she does not qualify for premium subsidies on the exchanges.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. HIPAA Changes in 2023.

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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

MAY 12, 2023

Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid. Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Here’s what it means. has gotten worse over last two years Massachusetts hospitals ‘pummeled’ by workforce shortage, driving $1.52

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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. So much of these data flows aren’t covered by HIPAA. Consumerism and payor pressure will grow the landscape for care, everywhere.

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