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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. Grimm in her statement also differentiated between telehealth fraud and "telefraud" schemes. THE LARGER TREND.

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Private Equity and Digital Health in 2023: Policy Updates and Trends to Watch

Healthcare Law Blog

These companies strive to improve health outcomes and lower expenses by focusing on specific gaps, issues or illnesses, prioritizing technological innovation, and customizing individualized care plans. The global mental health apps market size was valued at $5.2 from 2023 to 2030. Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v.

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Emoji Laws in Health Care ????

Bill of Health

In another legal case, a “moon” emoji was found to be possible evidence of securities fraud. Additionally, emojis might also make health care seem more fun , which some investors and physicians believe could improve health outcomes. This legal evolution may seem a bit strange.

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Health Provider News

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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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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes. UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. UC Davis Health breaks ground on 267,000-square-foot ASC. CALIFORNIA.

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Deeper Than the Headlines: Read the Fine Print

Healthicity

Now, of course, doctors can often, use these medications off label, when when medical literature, you know, in their their clinical judgment shows that, yeah, this can be used for other reasons. But doctors use their judgment on, you know, when should I be testing for hepatitis b? Maybe I I know the patient.

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Health Provider News

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The amount could vary by the thousands Idaho hospital board member resigns Idaho Health Provider Will Pay $2 Million to End PPP Fraud Suit ILLINOIS HSHS St.