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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Verisys

JANUARY 25, 2023

In short, an entity will lose the ability to service patients or members with Medicare or Medicaid insurance. By contrast, other credentials verification organizations (CVO) limit their searches by license type or to one or a few states. A heavy fine follows based on the length and engagement. states and jurisdictions.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, New York continues to maintain a professional licensing waiver that enables certain providers, licensed out of state, to render care within the state, for the duration of the declared state of emergency. Provider Licenses. Does the state apply different standards, for example, to Medicaid encounters?

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Social Security Act establishes rules for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The False Claims Act prevents fraud and abuse by making it illegal to file false medical claims. HCO Best Practices Ensure Patient Safety. Healthcare compliance officers are responsible to safeguard patient privacy and safety.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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

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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. officials, helps South Ga.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. 2 companies granted licenses to produce medical cannabis in Georgia. Akorn to pay $7.9

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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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

24 spot in national ranking of life science talent What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M Baltimore, and Northern Virginia DELAWARE Bayhealth adds northern Del.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

Nursing Homes 40

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

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

The chapter describes the policies and procedures of the New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare program regarding transportation services. to require that supervisors of licensed associate counselors be professional counselors licensed in New Jersey for at least three years and have an approved clinical supervisor certification.

COVID-19 Vaccine 40

COVID-19 Vaccine Licensing COVID-19 Public Health 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A survey put forward by the national healthcare, life science and workforce management law firm Epstein Becker Green found that telemental health services have increased in quantity this year – as have fraud-related enforcement actions at the state and federal levels. For instance, it cited efforts this year from the U.S.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. Louis County Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid. Study finds Montana underpays Medicaid providers by tens of millions. New York improperly billed Medicaid $84.3M, OIG says.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

DC Health moves to Anacostia with high hopes for community impact VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers Health workers partner with churches to target kidney disease among DC’s Black residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare taps population health exec from Virtua ChristianaCare’s medical director takes (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Ransomware COVID-19 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. 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. 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

MARCH 1, 2024

Reeves doesn’t mention Medicaid expansion or health care crisis in State of the State address U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. Blue Shield of California is counting on it.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. Arizona lawmakers consider Medicaid expansion for postpartum care. Arizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid program. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. Florida lawmakers pass Medicaid plan.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

’ ARKANSAS Arkansas system reduces workforce ahead of Baptist deal Funding recommended for four rural Arkansas hospitals Griffin’s $50M Grant Will Create Pediatric Opioid Center at Arkansas Children’s Helena Regional Medical Center Being Sold Panel approves another $12.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. over MassHealth fraud. NEW JERSEY.

COVID-19 40

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care. Kansas expands Medicaid coverage to mothers postpartum. Testing the Limits: How a Covid-19 testing company accused of sloppiness, fraud and profiteering kept expanding. Medicaid expansion would mean $500 million a month for NC, state health department says.

COVID-19 40

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Alabama Medicaid enrollment increases as pandemic requirement continues. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. Owners Of Behavioral Health Companies Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud.

COVID-19 40

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Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

NATIONAL 9 health systems working with Amazon, Microsoft, Apple 293 hospitals at immediate risk of closure AHA chair-elect participates in CEO roundtable on rural health care crisis AHA report demonstrates benefits of 340B program AHA Urges OCR to Suspend or Amend Online Tracking Guidance AMA and others launch collective call for health equity in Rise (..)

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

Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law. Delaware Adds Centene Plan to Medicaid Managed Care Offerings. Key advocates reflect on Hawaii postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. HHS orders additional 2.5 detected in at least 7 states.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Florida’s ACA enrollment is tops nationally, but Medicaid expansion questions remain. Georgia nurse practitioner convicted of health care fraud in complex telemedicine fraud scheme. Nurse accused of falsifying patient’s COVID-19 test results will keep her license. CHS owes fees in $98M fraud case, court rules.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Hospitals in Mississippi risk closure, and state officials debate Medicaid expansion. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Chicago system names COO CommonSpirit’s operating losses swell, sparking job cuts Illinois hospital agrees to pay $12.5 ProMedica taps Ascension St. operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open.

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