Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

We expect there will be some ebbs and flows in the overall number of telehealth visits, driven by a combination of ongoing COVID-19 spikes, such as the recent Delta variant, changes in federal policies and waivers for reimbursement, and further integration of telehealth services into care models across service lines.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

When survey respondents were explained that federal privacy laws (namely, HIPAA) do not cover much of the data that flows into apps (such as that from wearable tech like smartwatches, connected fitness equipment, or nutrition tracking sites), two-thirds of Americans were concerned about their potential health privacy “leakages.”

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 3, 2023

Evaluating the possibility of conditional spending in the health space, Eloise Paschoff writes that “the scope of Congress’s power under the Spending Clause has remained extremely broad [after NFIB ].” What Would the “Thomas Court” Say?

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 10, 2023, the Office for Human Research Protections (“OHRP”) announced that the COVID-19 single institutional review board (“IRB”) exception determination will expire on May 11, 2023, consistent with the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Now that President Joe Biden has declared the COVID-19 pandemic over, the ATA's Telehealth Awareness Week policy update webinar explored how federal and state telehealth policies may be affected as Congress decides whether or not to end the public health emergency (PHE).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 3, 2022

And despite revised regulations from the agency that enable abortion via telehealth nationwide, legal experts told local outlets that state laws overrule the new policy. ON THE RECORD.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 20, 2018

Washington, a former Jets football player, is hoping to force the hand of Congress and the White House by arguing that current federal policy is unconstitutional given marijuana’s health benefits. To read the judge’s order in full, click here.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended in May, the PHE declaration for the opioid crisis continues. CHIR’s Rachel Swindle and Kristen Ukeomah explore this proposal as well as other recent state and federal policy changes that aim to reduce barriers to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

operating income, 2.1% tech center launches hybrid EMS program VIRGINIA Pending law could allow anesthesiologist assistants to work in Va., operating income, 2.1% tech center launches hybrid EMS program VIRGINIA Pending law could allow anesthesiologist assistants to work in Va.,

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Arkansas health official: Falling covid numbers show that state is ‘headed in the right direction’. Broadband, public health are two big recipients in Arkansas American Rescue Plan funds. Emory To Expand Midtown Hospital Amid ‘Public Health Crisis’ Caused By AMC’s Closure. million gift.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moore’s 2024 budget MASSACHUSETTS Cancer drugmaker down to 3 employees after trial failure Fallon Health CEO to retire after 25 years with Worcester-based health plan FEMA provides $4M to Massachusetts for daycare Covid-19 testing costs Massachusetts hospital to remain closed for 3 months after fire Nurses keep protesting staffing shortages.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Nicole Huberfeld Once again, health law has become a vehicle for constitutional change , with courts hollowing federal and state public health authority while also generating new challenges. In administrative law disputes, a critical aspect of public health law, clear statement rules enforce separation of powers.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 10, 2022

Over time, those members of the Supreme Court who are now in the majority developed a doctrine highly critical of federal action that sought to unduly “ commandeer ” state action by requiring states to pass legislation implementing federal policies.

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Health care might not have been the biggest issue in the campaign, but the return of Donald Trump to the presidency is likely to have a seismic impact on health policy over the next four years. Changes to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the nation’s public health infrastructure are likely on the agenda.

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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

MAY 2, 2025

Baylor College of Medicine announces layoffs, citing federal policy changes CEO charged with abusing dead bodies MD Anderson pauses hiring for some roles: 5 things to know Pegasus Park startup sees $5.6 SOUTH CAROLINA Three state agencies to merge into one under new SC law Merger aims to remedy whats wrong with S.C.

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Could a second Trump administration embed misinformation in federal policy? The push to soften or even eliminate school vaccination mandates shows the public health consequences of falsehood creep. Politics ,” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Most crucially, the federal policy response created conditions in which states could implement universal SARS-CoV-2 mitigation measures (e.g., They allowed furloughed workers to, in most cases, earn more on unemployment than they had on the job. They allowed people to stay home when sick, protecting their coworkers.

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Hall Render

APRIL 18, 2025

health care system needs to be more focused amid federal policy uncertainty SEC filing of the week: Ocean Biomedical’s loss narrows to $9.4M bill would require doula care to be covered under Medicaid South Carolina allocates $15M to help fund new MUSC cancer hospital Plans released for new hospital in the Upstate S.C.

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Hall Render

MARCH 7, 2025

’ Now, it’s struggling to recover UnityPoint leans into specialty virtual care KANSAS Kansas mental health center acquires dental practice Walgreens settles for $97.8M expansion Mayo Clinic to invest nearly $2 billion in Valley hospital campus, hire thousands Mayo plans $1.9B

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Bill could provide some new consumer protections Indiana nurses feeling the pressure of increasing flu cases Indiana Orthopedic Institute set to open as first tenant in Noblesvilles Innovation Mile Indiana system revives bid for HCA hospital Judge to decide if Indiana Department of Health can release terminated pregnancy reports Lake County Health (..)

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Drug & Device Law

JUNE 28, 2022

In enacting the FDCA, Congress created the FDA and charged it with “promot[ing] the public health by promptly and efficiently reviewing clinical research and taking appropriate action on the marketing of regulated products in a timely manner.” 393(b)(2)(B). The state (technically, a commonwealth) first tried an outright ban ?

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