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Massachusetts DPH Delays Enforcement Penalties for State Surprise Billing Law

Healthcare Law Today

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has delayed the enforcement penalties for the new notice requirements under the “Patients First Law” until July 1, 2022. ” For in-network providers, this obligation is only required if the patient asks for this information.

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Health Provider News – November 18, 2022

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Amazon launches virtual doctor marketplace in newest healthcare play. CMS leader says health innovation must be accessible to everyone. Private payers spent $1.87B on social determinants of health over 5 years: 5 things to know. will keep Covid public health emergency in place at least until mid January.

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Health Provider News

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Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M