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How Will New FDA Hearing Aid Regulations Impact Health Plans?

HIT Consultant

First, let’s examine the new regulatory framework the FDA established. – Prescription hearing aids will require a consumer to have a prescription for a hearing aid from a physician, audiologist or a licensed hearing instrument specialist. – Fraud. About Thomas Tedeschi. Educating members. Potential pitfalls.

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Department of Health and Human Services focuses on preventing fraud, abuse, and waste in federal healthcare programs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Office of Inspector General (OIG): This independent agency within the U.S.

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What is FACIS and Why is it the Gold Standard

Verisys

Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. License Verification & Monitoring. OIG, SAM DEA, GSA, FDA. State Licensing Boards and Agencies. How our clients use FACIS today: Pre-hire employee screening. Credentialing. 52 AG Sources.

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Is Your Medical Credentialing Taking Too Long?

Verisys

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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Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Florida Compounding Pharmacy’s FCA Suit

Pharmacy Law Blog

To learn about a similar case involving a Florida compounding pharmacy, click here to read one of my prior blogs. 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.

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Key Legal Issues Facing Telehealth Platforms, as Compliance Concerns Bubble for Platforms Launched During the Public Health Emergency

Health Care Law Brief

Recent reports by major newspapers and other health care media outlets have raised concerns about DTC platforms, particularly those platforms leveraging high patient-to-provider ratios to prescribe controlled substances. This kind of media attention has brought about increased scrutiny of these platforms by federal and state regulators.

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Is Your Medical Credentialing Taking Too Long?

Verisys

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).