MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These regulations and laws help maintain patient confidentiality, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. These requirements are designed to protect patient rights, privacy, and safety, as well as to prevent fraud, abuse, and other improper practices within healthcare organizations.

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Compliance Fraud HIPAA Governance 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act safeguard patient privacy by restricting the sharing of healthcare information and requiring healthcare organizations to keep patient records safe. .

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Compliance Officers Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Governance 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Healthcare is the number one type of data hackers set their sites on, and healthcare identity fraud is prevalent. With telemedicine becoming the norm, ransomware and deepfake attacks on the healthcare industry will continue in 2023. Daniel dos Santos, Head of Security Research at Forescout Technologies.

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Ransomware Fraud Compliance Telemedicine 122

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Pharmaceutical Industry 105

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Hospitals 102

Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

Among other issues, developers and providers of mobile health apps should consider the following: Reimbursement – An increasing number of health care payors are reimbursing for certain digital health technology services. For instance, many states have privacy and data protection laws that apply to mobile health apps.

Compliance 40

Compliance HIPAA FDA Due Diligence 40

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 113

Fraud Telemedicine FDA Governance 113

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine Governance Health Insurance 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine Governance Health Insurance 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine FDA Governance 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine FDA Governance 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine FDA Governance 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Having the provenance of the data baked into the system will likely allow other health care providers to relax a little about getting information from patients — via their iPhones.

Fraud 60

Fraud Telemedicine FDA Governance 60

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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Steward Health Care names new flagship hospital president. Amazon wants to add payer strategy muscle.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Dignity Health announces more than $119M in financial assistance awarded last year. New vice president named at Baptist Health Lexington.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This includes a number of provisions related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but certain flexibilities were also extended to Telehealth until the end of 2024. Another common fraud tactic includes compensating practitioners based on the volume of services in an attempt to incentivize those practitioners.

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Compliance Fraud Nurses Telemedicine 52

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Health experts say Arizona not prepared for surge of Alzheimer’s patients. Arizona telemedicine company owners admit $64 mln kickback scheme. Oscar Health withdraws from 2 states. Oscar Health leaves two states amid regulatory, commercial challenges. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Ransomware COVID-19 40

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

spoiler bid for home health care company Thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing health insurance get a one-month reprieve MISSISSIPPI $5.3M for stroke and kidney treatment Optum wins $3.2B

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

New report shows Idaho’s maternal and infant health trending worse. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. Vendor sues to identify mystery owners of shuttered nursing home so it can sue for fraud. Trinity Health’s MercyOne, Genesis Health System explore merger. fraud scheme. Akorn to pay $7.9

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Doctors 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

BayCare names Philadelphia health care executive as new CEO. Doctor loses at least four homes, sentenced to federal prison for healthcare fraud amounting to $38M. Jefferson Health COO Stephanie Conners leaving to become CEO of Florida health system. New UF Health Shands interim CEO named after CEO resigns.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. over MassHealth fraud. Ohio health system lowers hiring age to 16 to fill workforce gaps. Cardinal Health expands medical distribution footprint in Ohio. New plan for former Lakewood Hospital site includes 200+ apartments, new HQ for health insurance company.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Telemedicine regulation more aggressive now than before the pandemic? USDA awards health care grants to rural hospitals in Mississippi, Alabama. East Alabama Health Joins Apprentice Partnership. Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Amazon’s leaked ‘Clinic’ would connect patients to telemedicine. How CVS, Amazon and Walgreens are pushing into primary care, home health. Rogers Behavioral Health opens first Colorado location in Arapahoe County. As RSV cases fill Colorado hospitals, health officials preparing for respiratory illness ‘trifecta’.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California health bureaucracy prevails in nursing home dumping suit. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. Sutter Health defeats $411M class-action antitrust suit. This nursing home facility is accused of Medicare fraud.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

New Hampshire health officials report 2 new COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to drop. Power Again Ranks Horizon as New Jersey’s #1 Health Insurer in Member Satisfaction Study. ‘We have to stay the course’: CEO says Doylestown Health not considering merger after bond rating downgraded. NEW JERSEY.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

difficile Massachusetts health center notifies 10K patients of data breach Governor Healey weighs in on proposed western Massachusetts nursing home closures 4 hospitalized, 70 evacuated in carbon monoxide leak at Concord, Mass. nursing home Massachusetts hospitals spent $1.5B in Indiana aging-in-place work.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

city pays hospital system $450K to settle over $1M in EMS claims 18 Wisconsin hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals in the U.S.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C. health care fraud scheme SA cancer research company entering Dallas market as it eyes more U.S.,

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

Florida health official faces backlash for social media post about long COVID-19. 2 men convicted in fraud that shut down Florida hospital. Mayo Clinic, Allina Health, North Memorial, Maple Grove Hospital score high on Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospitals list. How Much Do Minnesota Health Insurers Pay? MISSISSIPPI.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab UF Health to open ER in former Lake County CVS Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme Florida joins 3 other states in adopting new, paid maternity leave for state workers GEORGIA Albany nonprofit addresses medical debt with D.C.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks. Federal officials arrest nursing home owner charged with more than $3M in Arkansas Medicaid fraud. More Civil, Criminal Charges for Former Skyline CEO Accused of Tax and Medicaid Fraud. Bayada Home Health Care laying off 682 employees in Tampa Bay area.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

Vernon receives award to improve stroke care Health system to expand Illinois hospital after $23.5M renovation Reid Health details restructuring effort to reduce costs Cameron Hospital, Trine break ground on $10M nursing education center IOWA 26 Nursing Homes Close in the Past Year Across Iowa Groundbreaking set for new UnityPoint – St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40