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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. These OTC hearing aids do not require a prescription. .

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Here are some of the key organizations involved in regulating healthcare compliance: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): CMS is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering and regulating healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

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Digital Health in the Metaverse: Three Legal Considerations

Healthcare Law Blog

Developers and other players in the metaverse offering health-related products and services will face an ever-growing patchwork of state and federal privacy and data security laws. In response to the growth of the metaverse and digital health generally, the FDA has been working to expand its guidance in the area.

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Healthcare Supplier Compliance Checklist

MedTrainer

Healthcare organizations rely on third-party vendors for myriad products and services – from biohazard disposal and cleaning to credentialing and durable medical equipment. For example, a healthcare IT vendor should include items related to HIPAA, while a checklist for a food vendor should focus on FDA or USDA regulations.

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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

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.” a Florida professional service corporation, since 1999.

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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

Moreover, allegations of improper care or non-compliance with applicable law may even spur ancillary service providers to cease doing business with the platforms, particularly where the ancillary providers receive prescriptions or orders resulting from telehealth encounters. Variety of Risks Present in Telehealth Arrangements.