Verisys

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million Civil Judgment and Drug Treatment Center Enters Settlement to Pay $2.2

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

APRIL 20, 2022

They require medical professionals of all kinds to attain a certain level of education in order to gain license to practice in the state. When a patient feels their doctor has violated their code of ethics or responsibility, they are encouraged to file a complaint with the state. How to File a Complaint Against a Doctor in Florida.

Doctors 52

Doctors Malpractice Licensing Medicaid 52

The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 1, 2019, a Florida doctor was implicated in what federal investigators say is one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever charged. billion worth of false Medicare and Medicaid claims between July 2018 and January 2019. Indest III, J.D., The vast fraud scheme totaled $2.1

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Fraud Doctors Medicare Medicare 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 10, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has temporarily suspended several regulations to enable hospitals, clinics and other providers to boost their front-line medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nurses Medicare Medicare Licensing 212

The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 1, 2019, a Florida doctor was implicated in what federal investigators say is one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever charged. billion worth of false Medicare and Medicaid claims between July 2018 and January 2019. Indest III, J.D., The vast fraud scheme totaled $2.1

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 11, 2024

You need to possess a master’s or doctorate degree qualifying for licensure or certification as an MFT or MHC in your state. Additionally, you must be actively licensed or certified within your state. Eligibility and Covered Services To directly bill Medicare, you must meet specific eligibility criteria.

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Medicare Medicare Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing 59

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2022

how streamlined licensing and credentialing can help with the psychiatrist shortage. How can telehealth, combined with streamlined licensing and credentialing, help solve the nation's current psychiatrist shortage? An average doctor's appointment across the U.S. Telehealth, however, does so directly and immediately.

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Licensing Telemedicine Hospitals Nursing Homes 159

Pharmacy Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2018

On December 6, 2017, three nurse practitioners and a doctor were arrested following an Alabama federal grand jury indictment accusing them of operating a “pill mill.” Additional arrests of co-conspirators, including other doctors and health providers, are forthcoming, according to the DEA. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Narea, Nicole.

Nurses 40

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states about how to increase access to telehealth under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Examples of states that have used waivers under the Medicaid program to test expanded access to telehealth. Blunt Rochester in a statement. WHY IT MATTERS.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid 148

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Non-compliance can lead to significant fines, legal battles, and the loss of license or accreditation. These actions can include fines, sanctions, or even revocation of licenses or certifications. Automated exclusions monitoring and license verification ensure you’re aware anytime something is awry.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

licensed, board-certified intensivists who were trained in the United States and have practice experience there. "There are patients dying in the hospital every day of COVID-19, and every day we see more reports saying we need more ICU doctors," Panuccio said. " HHS did not respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.

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COVID-19 Doctors Medicare Medicare 111

Medisys Compliance

JULY 10, 2023

AJ Modifier – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) The AJ modifier is used to identify services provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). HP Modifier – Psychologist or Doctorate Level (PsyD or Ph.D.) AH Modifier – Doctorate Level or Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD) in clinical psychology.

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Medical Billing Outsourcing Licensing Doctors Medicare 52

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Ensuring adherence to licensing requirements, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees Medicaid, coordinating essential healthcare access to vulnerable populations. The Florida Board of Medicine is responsible for regulating practitioner licenses and provides the guidelines providers must adhere to.

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Compliance Licensing Regulatory Compliance Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Under the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources , Michigan Medicaid works with healthcare providers enrolled with Medicaid programs, provides information about billing, and conducts reporting for Medicaid programs. The state regulates medical marijuana dispensaries for safety and quality.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine is responsible for regulating medical provider licensing requirements. This licensing body ensures healthcare professionals meet the necessary qualifications and standards to practice safely and effectively. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s Medicaid agency.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

"On the doctor side, they're also finding it very convenient." "If we do a remote written second opinion delivered from consulting doctor to treating doctor, the physician in-state can discuss it with their patient," he said. "COVID-19 has forced people into virtual mediums," Flannery continued.

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COVID-19 Doctors HIPAA Telemedicine 106

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In order to prescribe buprenorphine, clinicians need a separate license from the federal government called an x-waiver, which only 5 percent have. At its core is buprenorphine (Suboxone), a medication used to treat withdrawal and cravings while also mitigating overdose risk. A major barrier to expanding access to MAT in the U.S.

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Licensing Governance FDA Telemedicine 98

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Colorado Medical Board enforces the licensing standards for Medical Doctors (M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), Physician Assistants (P.A.s), and Anesthesiology Assistants (A.A.s). Credentialing Compliance in Colorado The Colorado Medical Board oversees medical credentialing and licensing within the state.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Exclusion from Government Programs: Entities found non-compliant may be barred from participating in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Loss of Licenses: Healthcare providers may lose their professional licenses, hindering their ability to practice.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Governance Medicare 52

Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. Here are some examples: Medical schools verify completion of education.

Governance 52

Governance Licensing Malpractice Medicaid 52

Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

Cedars Leads Latest Round Of Funding In Yolo County, 16,000 Medi-Cal patients lose doctors in Dignity Health dispute with Partnership HealthPlan Kaiser med school names CEO Kaiser Permanente launches food-is-medicine hub Kaiser, Vizient target healthcare greenhouse gas emissions L.A. Can lawmakers do anything about it?

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Minnesota’s Medical Assistance (MA) under the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income individuals and families, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.

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Compliance Licensing Public Health Governance 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 3, 2020

He noted the moves by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reimburse providers for services and allow telehealth care between states , and the relaxed HIPAA regulations around technology use , as important contributors to the uptick in telehealth availability. Telehealth in the long term.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 HIPAA Medicare 210

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Additionally, the state’s approach to Medicaid expansion involves unique waivers, impacting eligibility criteria and cost-sharing provisions. The North Dakota Board of Medicine licenses physicians, physician assistants, genetic counselors, and naturopathic doctors.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Health Outcomes Medicaid 52

The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

State of Florida Department of Health , Dr. Mendelsohn's license to practice medicine was suspended under an Emergency Suspension Order (ESO). According to the ESO, Dr. Mendelsohn is licensed to practice medicine in Florida pursuant to the provisions of chapter 458, Florida Statutes. Doctor Pleas Nolo Contendre to Fraud Charge.

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Fraud Medicaid Medicaid Licensing 40

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2023

A lawsuit – Young, et al.

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Hospitals Fraud Licensing HIPAA 78

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It doesn’t even take you to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. Add to this the fact that patients with multiple chronic illnesses see multiple doctors – all creating care plans and prescribing medications to address their specialized areas. Try Googling the word “caregiving.” More Can—and Must—Be Done.

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COVID-19 Doctors Health Outcomes Licensing 98

Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. Here are some examples: Medical schools verify completion of education.

Governance 52

Governance Licensing Malpractice Medicaid 52

Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people. health law and policy is the exclusion of people in custody in prisons, jails, and detention centers from Medicaid. One of the largest failures of U.S.

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COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Medicaid Medicaid 349

Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2019

Power is that only one in ten Americans have ever used telehealth or virtual health to substitute for an in-person visit to a doctor’s office, hospital, ER or urgent care clinic in the past year. ” All 50 state Medicaid agencies have adopted some coverage for telehealth, with 10 states not advancing coverage since 2017.

Telemedicine 81

Telemedicine Doctors Medicaid Medicaid 81

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

2 Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Regional Hospital in Florida Win Healthcare Design Awards CHS to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General Construction Begins on Orlando Health’s Seven-Story Lakeland Highlands Hospital Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit Florida Hospital Says Data Theft Attack Affects 1.2

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. What they say sets them apart.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

While 57% of doctors think patients miss appointments due to insurance issues , and 34% think it’s lack of access to appointments, a Tebra survey found the real reasons that patients skip appointments are work conflicts, not feeling well, and facing transportation issues.

Medical Billing 110

Medical Billing Department of Veterans Affairs Medicare Medicare 110

Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Social Security Act establishes rules for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act establishes rules around insurance premiums, practices, and access to health insurance and Medicaid. HCO Best Practices Ensure Patient Safety.

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Compliance Officers Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Governance 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

Finding time to get to the doctor is a challenge. Additionally, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) will repeal the patient data collection requirements needed to bill certain RTM codes, removing a substantial barrier to billing and making it easier to adopt remote monitoring solutions for patient care.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Doctors Telemedicine Public Health 104

Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

3] Under the traditional office-based, in-person medical care system, access to after-hours doctors can be very limited and costly, at times creating obstacles to access such healthcare services. 24/7 Medical Assistance According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 adults in the U.S.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Licensing Compliance Health Insurance 52

AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

How is the organization training its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) on policies and procedures? ? How does the organization hold its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) accountable for non-compliance? Click Here for Cross-State Licensing information.

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HIPAA Compliance COVID-19 Compliance Officers 52