Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 26, 2022

Healthcare IT News interviewed Griffin to take a closer look at what he will be presenting at the HIMSS22 conference. The evergreen concern about virtual care is that of fraud, waste and abuse and how to balance it with the demonstrated value of extended medical services to patients who are either geographically or economically underserved.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the breach notice, a presentation was emailed to the DHS Children’s Long-Term Support Council in April 2021 that contained protected health information. Steps were also taken to recover all distributed copies of the presentation.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Therefore, a telehealth platform operating in all 50 states will, for example, need to comport with the laws governing corporate formation, provider licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth encounters in all 50 states. Variety of Risks Present in Telehealth Arrangements. Provider Licenses.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

The conference presenters grappled in real-time with the transitory nature of the healthcare landscape today, including the significant role that technology has played in driving shifts in care delivery. Health Equity. Mental/Behavioral Health.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Grimm, the OIG continues its tireless efforts to uncover instances of fraud, waste, and abuse within HHS programs. OIG continues to work tirelessly to identify instances of fraud, waste, and abuse and prosecute offenders. Led by acting Inspector General Christi A. What is the HHS-OIG Semiannual Report to Congress?

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NY Health Law

JUNE 25, 2019

The Court of Appeals began its decision with a clear and broad statement that the practice of medicine by corporations controlled by non-physicians is prohibited: “Only licensed physicians may practice medicine in New York. Larger sums were transferred to Sher. v Mallela , 372 F3d 500, 503 (2d Cir.

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Verisys

JULY 13, 2023

Furthermore, speaker programs present serious optical and reputational risks since the speakers represent the pharmaceutical company. This practice brings tremendous government oversight, and misuse of samples can lead to penalties, fines, and even imprisonment.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

These advancements, present challenges and raise novel questions as to how the current healthcare and life sciences legal regime would apply to the metaverse. The healthcare system in the United States is governed by an expansive network of state and federal laws, including the aforementioned HIPAA regulations. Healthcare Laws.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. 42 CFR 482.22 (emphasis added).

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Provider Trust

MARCH 16, 2022

Exclusions are administrative actions that are placed upon an individual or entity by HHS OIG, a state agency or Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), or by one of the many agencies associated with SAM.gov. The SAM.gov database is formerly known as the Government Services Administration’s (GSA) list of Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The lack of multistate licensure presents a barrier to telehealth because providers must obtain and uphold licensure (and the associated medical education and financial obligations) in multiple states. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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C&M Health Law

JUNE 15, 2021

bribery, fraud, misuse). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can present several areas of exposure. It is possible that businesses, both individually and across entire industrial sectors, may face considerable penalties and possibly even lose their “social license” to use data through a severe loss in trust.

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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”). States and the federal government have been taking sides on the ability of pharmacies to dispense mail-order medications used for abortion. Utah Code § 58-83-306.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

771(a), the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Pharmacy proposed new rules setting forth the requirements to allow a pharmacy to have licensed pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians perform limited pharmaceutical functions at a location other than on the premises of a pharmacy.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

Clair Health partners with Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine UPMC sees lower operating income in 2022 as economic headwinds persist UPMC settles lawsuit with federal government for $8.5

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

Luke’s hospitals getting shortchanged on government funding, lawmakers say AdaptHealth to pay $5.3M on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. lawmaker presents plan to improve women’s healthcare. Massachusetts Doctor Faces Health Care Fraud Charges. New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud. Nurses are frustrated by months-long delays to get licensed in some states.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow! Mary’s welcome new board members Northeast Georgia Health System named one of nation’s top workplaces for diversity HAWAII How Adventist Health Castle achieved becoming a verified Level III Trauma Center Queen’s debuts $4.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Kisners to present $1M to Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Hawaii begins COVID-19 ‘Transition Plan’ Maui hospital system still reliant on funds from government. Alan Guyton to take on regional CFO position at AdventHealth.

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Drug & Device Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

2023) (federal government may unilaterally obtain dismissal of FCA claims, and calling the constitutionality of the FCA’s private enforcement mechanism into question) ( here ); Quishenberry v. 2023) ( Buckman preemption barred MDL asserting fraud on EPA), cert. In 2023, these include United States ex rel. Polansky v. 3d 239 (Cal.

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Drug & Device Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For qualified IMGs, it issues a certification, which IMGs can then use to apply to residency and other graduate medical education programs and to apply for state medical licenses. The unfortunate truth is that ECFMG was also a victim of this fake doctor’s fraud. According to the opinion, he repeatedly sought to defraud the ECFMG ?

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Drug & Device Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Starting with the to-be-published Mixson I , this IVC filter case presented rather complex choice of law issues because the plaintiff implantee was in the military when the surgery in question occurred, and the army sent him to Texas for treatment, even though he was a Florida resident. 2022 WL 4364153, at *2. quoting Ariz. 12-689(A)(1)).

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Drug & Device Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

and other recent matters where sanctions or major fines were issued relating to discovery or information governance. Attendees who are licensed in other jurisdictions will receive a uniform certificate of attendance but Reed Smith only provides credit for the states listed. On Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m. Later that day, at 4 p.m.

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Drug & Device Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Bexis and Steve McConnell will be among your Reed Smith presenters. Our colleagues David Cohen and Mildred Segura will present “ You Be the Judge: Ethics Edition ,” a fun (we hope), interactive game that will test your knowledge of legal ethics rules surrounding e-discovery.

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