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URAC CEO talks virtual care access, tele-mental health, post-COVID regs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Advances in telehealth have allowed both populations to receive more convenient, high-quality care, thus leading to better health outcomes. Further, telehealth providers can help reduce the chance for fraud, waste and abuse by implementing risk-management policies and mechanisms.

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CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Sponsors

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On April 29, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”). Additional Opportunities for Integration through State Medicaid Agency Contracts (§ 422.107).

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ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Michigan Pain Center Owner Pays $6.5M

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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Feds approve program for rural Arkansas health care but it will cost local taxpayers more. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case.

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health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble.

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

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Health information breach feared through surplus Alabama rehab equipment. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. Health care workers not immune to growing mental health crisis, but help is available. Arkansas HIE Uses Technology Partnership to Improve Health Outcomes. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Provider News

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million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M

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