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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine. Only Consider Using HIPAA-Compliant Technology The HIPAA Rules establish standards to protect patients’ protected health information.

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What Is Provider Credentialing?

MedTrainer

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

Hall Render

cancer, cardio lab fraud. Eric Holder’s wife accused of major HIPAA ‘breach’ by her former women’s health practice. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. HHS orders additional 2.5

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

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

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Health Provider News – September 23, 2022

Hall Render

Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. 2 companies granted licenses to produce medical cannabis in Georgia. fraud scheme.