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How to fight back against public health mis- and disinformation

Healthcare It News

One of the lasting lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is the insidious and corrosive power of mis- and disinformation to undermine public health efforts. Fraud and the Gates foundation stand to make billions from a forced COVID vaccine! But it has been impacting our health behavior for a number of years. " "Dr.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.

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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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How Will New FDA Hearing Aid Regulations Impact Health Plans?

HIT Consultant

– Delivery model : Whether to ship OTC products to a hearing clinic where the consumer can receive professional diagnosis, fitting and support, or ship directly to the consumer’s home thereby providing convenience but no professional support (and increased fraud risk), or offer both options? – Fraud. Potential pitfalls.

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Emoji Laws in Health Care ????

Bill of Health

In another legal case, a “moon” emoji was found to be possible evidence of securities fraud. We are more accustomed to emojis being the characters in a “ cinematic masterpiece ” or the subject of corporate public relations. Health care is no exception. This legal evolution may seem a bit strange.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

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.

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

Healthcare Law Blog

Considering the impact social risk factors and unmet social needs can have on health, CMS asserts these changes will help better identify the risk factors that may inhibit enrollees from accessing care and achieving optimal health outcomes, enabling MA SNPs to take these risk factors into account in enrollee care plans.