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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. This is likely to allow DPH time to take in questions and recommendations from provider, plan and patient advocacy constituencies.

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Health Provider News – November 18, 2022

Hall Render

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 area health care real estate A proposed noncompete ban could upend business for health providers D.C.