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NYC elder care provider using FCC funds for telehealth, protecting seniors from COVID-19

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” Because residents will have the opportunity to receive primary care services in a safer environment through telehealth, Parker will contribute to public health goals of reducing the spread of COVID-19 while reducing excess burden on the hospital systems throughout New York City that may be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.

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2024 HHS-OIG Top Areas of Focus

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Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6 With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M

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A doctor shares the latest HHS opens probe into UnitedHealth’s cybersecurity as hack fallout continues HHS sends letter to healthcare leaders on Change cyberattack Hospitals face rising labor bill How 4 major payers have been affected by Change Healthcare attack Nonprofit hospitals still have negative outlook, but Fitch projects ‘better times’ Operating (..)

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Health Provider News – March 18, 2022

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Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. The status of Public Health Emergency declarations.

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

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CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS revises COVID-19 nursing home protocols. CMS finalizes 8.5%

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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.