MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, organizations implementing effective compliance programs are better equipped to identify and address potential compliance risks, mitigate fraud and abuse, and uphold the integrity of healthcare programs and services. Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and software usage terms.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Medical devices are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and many of the applications and technologies used to deliver or access healthcare in the metaverse may be classified as a medical device. [3] How healthcare providers are licensed in the metaverse is also an open question. Medical Device Regulations. 1, 2021).

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Pharmacy Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2018

The Health Law Firm represents pharmacists and pharmacies in DEA, DOH and FDA investigations, qui tam and whistleblower cases, regulatory matters, licensing issues, litigation, administrative hearings, inspections and audits. fraud suit – judge.” Florida compounding pharmacy must face U.S. December 4, 2017).

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status. However, verifying a provider’s credentials is essential.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, New York continues to maintain a professional licensing waiver that enables certain providers, licensed out of state, to render care within the state, for the duration of the declared state of emergency. Provider Licenses. What types of providers will render care via telehealth?

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Verisys

JANUARY 18, 2022

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M York Hospital reaches vital tax deal, averting closure threat Rep.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the July 29, 2022 notice, the USPTO set forth its views on the “duty of disclosure” and “duty of reasonable inquiry,” emphasizing the importance of consistency between statements made to the USPTO, the FDA, and other governmental agencies. Background Context. Practical Implications.

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Innovaare Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The purpose of these audits is to evaluate a plan sponsor’s efforts to prevent, detect, and correct fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in the Medicare Part C and Part D programs. Plan sponsors will be notified in advance of the upcoming audit schedule and targeted universes under review for each audit type.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 14, 2023, the Utah Senate passed a bill that would repeal the State’s “Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act” (“Online Prescribing Act”). 2] Statements of Charges may be found on the Washington State Department of Health website, filed under the individual provider’s name and/or license number.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Algorithms perform relatively well on knowledge-based tests despite the lack of domain-specific training; ChatGPT achieved ~ 66% and ~ 72% on Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support tests, respectively, and performed at or near the passing threshold on the United States Medical Licensing Exam.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Algorithms perform relatively well on knowledge-based tests despite the lack of domain-specific training; ChatGPT achieved ~ 66% and ~ 72% on Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support tests, respectively, and performed at or near the passing threshold on the United States Medical Licensing Exam.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

FDA Bill Includes Medical Device Security Requirements For Manufacturers. Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Brigham and Women’s gets FDA warning for drug manufacturing.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

First, the Biologics License Application approval letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved only a single manufacturing facility, which is located on the campus of the “Treatment Center.” Thus, the Drug can be administered only at the Treatment Center by a qualified surgeon.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

What happens if it disappears? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12 Cooper signs bipartisan Medicaid expansion into law Greensboro medical office building sold for $1.65

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

FDA clarifies cybersecurity recommendations for device makers in new guidance. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. to settle fraud, kickback charges. Maryland physician to pay $500K billing fraud settlement. Allina Health to consolidate 2 Minnesota hospitals’ licenses.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know. Florida physician convicted of $110M fraud. billing fraud. 3 Texas medical labs charged in $300M fraud scheme. Hospitals plead with Congress to tackle workforce shortages. 7 ASC moves in Florida.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. FDA grants expedited review for Francis Medical prostate cancer treatment Merger failure post-mortem: What’s next for Fairview and Sanford? Red Wing’s Mayo Clinic Health System hospital tops state for social responsibility. ranked by U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

ProMedica taps Ascension St. SOUTH CAROLINA Grand Strand hospitals hope to see positive impact from Certificate of Need repeal McMaster signs South Carolina’s certificate of need repeal Newly-passed bill allows MUSC to move forward with delayed Nexton Hospital build Prisma Health records $31.7M West Virginia Gov.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

FDA to revive facility visits. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. 2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. Massachusetts Doctor Faces Health Care Fraud Charges. New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud. RHODE ISLAND.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana St. health dept. processed 1.5

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

NATIONAL As AI advances in healthcare, industry players wrestle with its risks AHA Comments on FY 2024 Proposed Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities AHA rebukes ‘flawed’ study on hospital finances AHA urges CMS to consider inflation, staffing in light of proposed inpatient rehab rule AHCA prepared to sue over minimum staffing mandate AMA, (..)

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow! Inman College of Nursing FDA clears Collierville startup CircumFix’s medical device for surgery, marketing FTC opposes Novant Health’s $320M hospital deal with Community Health Systems HCA CFO to retire HCA nets $5.2B

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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 deal with Bristol Myers, Boston biotech cuts workers Staffing woes leave 3,000 Mass.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Grifols gets FDA approval for new facility in Clayton Invitae pledged $115M, 374-job investment in North Carolina. Million Individuals Affected by MOVEit Hack MARYLAND Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery College form partnership to address need for qualified nursing workforce Harford Memorial Hospital closing set for Feb. Many more are waiting.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Penn Medicine buys Montgomeryville site for $7.5M of Health Won’t Release Details R.I. physicians group partners with Calif. health tech company Lifespan considering $300M bond issue for construction projects R.I.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

California physician convicted of healthcare fraud, kickbacks California’s healthcare minimum wage boost to cost $4B City Council upholds approval of Hollywood Presbyterian medical offices at 1321 N. Will it survive the next few years? IDAHO Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Jan.

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. Here’s how S.C.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. fraud case in Arkansas. Funds misrouted to ‘unknown bank account’: Florida GI group hit with data breach, wire fraud. Former N.J. hospitals as U.S.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

What it’s saying — and not saying Idaho committee passes Medicaid extension for postpartum care Foundation opens fast-track grant cycle for rural health ILLINOIS 20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report 4 hospitals with uncertain futures Attune Medical acquired by Massachusetts-based Haemonetics for $160 million Chicago building with (..)

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