MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

The OIG is making major investments to systematically detect and prosecute fraud. In this guidance it’s clear the OIG expects healthcare organizations and suppliers to understand their role and responsibilities to fight fraud, waste, and abuse. Remember: If it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While specific compliance requirements vary depending on the type of facility — from large hospitals and surgery centers to clinics and nursing homes — having a well-structured compliance plan is essential for all medical settings. Establishing documented rules, processes, and behavioral guidelines 2. They are: 1.

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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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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2022

Unger, Chief of Medicaid Fraud Division, Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General; and Patrick Callahan, Healthcare Fraud Unit, US Attorney’s Office. Unger reported that her unit is focused on about 65% Medicare fraud and about 35% abuse and neglect. Featured speakers: Toby R. Read a summary.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. percent in final rule.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S. Retina Group of Washington reports massive data breach A trifecta of viruses in the D.C.

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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. on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

million to expand training for healthcare jobs DELAWARE Abessinio Foundation makes $1 million gift to ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Campus ChristianaCare Builds Community With Habitat for Humanity Delaware to receive $4.9 to resolve alleged false claims Health care group offloads dozens of Florida facilities ahead of $1.2B

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

NATIONAL Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations Bad news for FTC’s noncompete ban Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Anthony Regional Hospital Pursues Critical Access Hospital Designation To Strengthen Long-Term Viability UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands University of Iowa eyes consultant to assess value of other health care entities U.S. Employees love it. ProMedica taps Ascension St.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

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 and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare billing calculation. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Permanent telehealth expansion could cost Medicare $25B over 1 decade. Family nurse practitioners. CMS Proposes $1.6B

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

facility Southern Research CEO talks biotech incubator, future of Birmingham medicine ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. Nursing home lobbyists request sit-down with Biden about reforms.

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. CMS proposed rule seeks to lower Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. HHS secretary orders Medicare to ‘reassess’ premium increase driven by Alzheimer’s drug. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. Dardanelle nursing home catches fire, no injuries reported. Denver’s InnovAge was struggling long before Medicare stopped paying. Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe. CALIFORNIA.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

How tight nursing home capacity is bottlenecking hospital operations. Judge orders Anthem to face lawsuit over alleged Medicare overpayments. Over 50% of Text in EHR Notes is Duplicate Clinical Documentation. Could virtual nursing help combat the shortage of nurses? million gift.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems.

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, AHCA warn CMS against unfunded nursing home staffing mandates AHA to Congress: Funding rural hospitals is critical for access AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals reintroduced in Senate Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency CVS-branded hospitals?

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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

Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Vincent’s to begin ER construction, gains CON approval Birmingham CRE firm acquires South Carolina medical office property Encompass Health prepares to open rehab hospital, fill gap in care Nearby ED means more avoidable visits from AL residents, study finds Nurse salaries rose last year, dipped in 2023.

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

billion since pandemic U.S. leading cause of death is heart disease, Alabama’s matches that Alabama lawmakers put temporary hold on $1 billion contract for prison healthcare New rolling NICU a ‘game changer’ for critical babies in Alabama More than a dozen Alabama hospitals at immediate risk of closing; officials say hospitals suffer $1.5

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Mary’s Hospital opens women’s heart clinic Bills would set nurse staffing ratios in Michigan hospitals Family sues nursing home after woman chokes on food, dies Izzo name to adorn new Lansing medical center Large gift will fund cancer research at Ascension Providence Hospital Physician sentenced for billing Medicare $1.8M

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Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

NATIONAL 9 health systems working with Amazon, Microsoft, Apple 293 hospitals at immediate risk of closure AHA chair-elect participates in CEO roundtable on rural health care crisis AHA report demonstrates benefits of 340B program AHA Urges OCR to Suspend or Amend Online Tracking Guidance AMA and others launch collective call for health equity in Rise (..)

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

Drug & Device Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

2023) (rejecting any express anti-preemption presumption in Medicare case) ( here ); Baker v. 2023) ( Buckman preemption barred MDL asserting fraud on EPA), cert. Plaintiff knew about it, too, since he signed an informed consent document mentioning it. Executive Health Resources, Inc. , UnitedHealthcare, Inc. , 3d 239 (Cal.

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