YouCompli

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Situation One: Before the Pandemic   In April 2019, government officials announced Operation Brace Yourself: a fraud takedown related to telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME).

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YouCompli

JULY 26, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Situation One: Before the Pandemic   In April 2019, government officials announced Operation Brace Yourself: a fraud takedown related to telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME).

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Health Law Blog

MAY 22, 2018

Substance Abuse Treatment Center Fraud Scheme Results in Guilty Plea. The Department of Justice recently announced the guilty plea of two individual alcohol and substance abuse treatment center owners for their participation in what DOJ labeled a “multi-million dollar health care fraud and money laundering scheme.”

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status. An Office of Inspector General (OIG) search of the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) indicates if the licensee is excluded from participating in government-funded programs. Government and Non-Government Sources. Criminal history.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Facilities increasingly rely on healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) to bridge the gap between government regulation and daily operations.

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YouCompli

JULY 12, 2022

National fraud takedown: $1.1 Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a national health care fraud enforcement action involving over $1.4 This announcement included nationwide criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals. In Fall 2021, the U.S.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And like any healthcare professional, HHAs must adhere to the compliance standards that govern quality care. They are not licensed to diagnose or treat beyond their certifications and state regulations, but they often observe changes in the patient’s condition that can be life saving.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

What happens if it disappears? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12 buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead. What’s going on?

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead. What’s going on?

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Most doctors have patients affected by social drivers but feel ill-equipped to address them, survey finds. Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts. Iowa 6th best state for doctors. 2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. CONNECTICUT.

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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?’ Bipartisan Ky.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 Accused Of Filing False Claims Settles For $14.7M

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. What it’s saying — and not saying When Saltzer Health closed, these 5 doctors’ patients needed care.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed. 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.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

cancer, cardio lab fraud. Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge. US government suit against UPMC and star surgeon moves forward. UVM Health Network Redesigns Governance Structure. SOUTH DAKOTA.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow! 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s 4 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 area employers a competitive edge? New York’s Kindbody is betting on it. facility targets Black senior care gap D.C.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Hawaii begins COVID-19 ‘Transition Plan’ Maui hospital system still reliant on funds from government. Rehab facility sells as part of $600M deal. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Children’s mental health programs in danger after budget cuts Disciplinary information is missing from some doctor profiles in CT. Petersburg Cano Health board members re-elected despite opposition from billionaire Cano Health CEO Marlow Hernandez steps down Flagler-UF Health merger agreement expected to be signed Sept. too much.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

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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.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. million to resolve self-reported claims violations with federal government. This nursing home facility is accused of Medicare fraud. Sutter Health defeats $411M class-action antitrust suit.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. Alabama doctors advance organ transplantation with gene-edited pig kidneys. Arizona Health Care System Can’t Take Much More, Current Surge Has Yet to Peak: Doctor. Merger reviews to get a revamp: 5 things to know.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

As such, now is the time to start seriously considering joining the camp that’s taking a proactive approach to governance and management. Sanjeev Agrawal, President & COO at LeanTaaS In 2024, the potential of generative AI could create new purpose – helping clinicians function at the top of their license. Enter academia.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

expansion — 6 things to know Why Baptist Health isn’t rushing employees back to the office Kentucky is facing a health care shortage. expansion — 6 things to know Why Baptist Health isn’t rushing employees back to the office Kentucky is facing a health care shortage.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Arizona asks federal government to send paramedics to help 5 Phoenix-area hospitals. Arkansas doctors pushing for more COVID-19 vaccinations among children. Florida hospitals face severe staffing shortage ‘crisis’ Florida medical supply company to pay $600K in Medicare fraud settlement.

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