Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) led to a rapid expansion in the utilization of telehealth. Now, almost three years later, governmental entities have focused their attention on telehealth services and the potential for fraud and abuse. in healthcare fraud for fraudulent telemedicine schemes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

According to the agency , the conspiracy involved paying a telemedicine company to arrange for doctors to authorize medically unnecessary genetic testing. "We will continue to support the unprecedented COVID-19 public health effort by holding accountable people who use deceptive tactics to profit from the pandemic," he said.

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YouCompli

JULY 12, 2022

Allegedly, the medical practice instructed providers to begin seeing patients by telemedicine twice a month and to subsequently bill for evaluation and management (E/M) services. The increased number of E/M telemedicine visits was designed to make up for lost revenue from the cancellation of elective interventional pain procedures.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

In the era of abortion regulation and the wind-down of the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”), new legislation in states such as Utah may be a sign of what is to come for online and telehealth prescribing. Additional, but narrower and less common scenarios also qualify as the “practice of telemedicine” as defined in 21 U.S.C. §

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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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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Many of the telehealth flexibilities that became popular with both patients and clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire when the public health emergency (PHE) ends. The alert outlines seven characteristics that could suggest any given arrangement that poses a risk of fraud or abuse.

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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

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.

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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. Main Line Health shifts pediatric affiliation to CHOP after 25 years with Nemours. Delaware public health officials working to expand monkeypox vaccine access.

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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. Las Vegas physicians offer free health screenings for the homeless.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) declared a Public Health Emergency (the “PHE”). As a result of these efforts, the use of telehealth and telemedicine exploded in 2020 according to an HHS Study. the location of the health care practitioner) for telehealth services. When does the PHE current expire?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Among respondents, 67% also agreed that a lack of clear identities for patients put their organization at a higher risk for fraud, while 71% said it created identity verification and eligibility issues that made member enrollment and patient admission unnecessarily difficult.

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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.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

This surge was facilitated, in part, by certain flexibilities authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in its response to the public health emergency (“PHE”) declared in March of 2020 and which was repeatedly renewed until now. including the home of an individual. [2] 1395m(m)(4)(C). [4] 2617 § 4113(b). [5]

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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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

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Delaware extends public health emergency order 30 days. 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. million telemedicine visits since start of pandemic.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Legal confusion post-Roe is threatening maternal health, physicians say. Elevance Health reports Q2 earnings.

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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.

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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

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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. for scholarships Yale New Haven investment leader departs DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Rural Alabama wastewater infrastructure ‘public health issue’ gets much-needed attention.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

509(a), Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order updating and clarifying timeframes for requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster shot. On April 4, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. See Executive Order No. 290 (2022).

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

State approves county’s health officer selection. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. Massachusetts AG agrees to $236 million Optum and Atrius Health merger. Nevada Health Centers clinic receives grant funded by NFL. Renown Health continues leadership shakeup after CEO firing.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Socially Determined unveils metric measuring impact of social connectedness on health outcomes, business performance. The status of Public Health Emergency declarations. Jeff Zients stepping down as White House covid coordinator; Biden names public health expert Ashish Jha as replacement. What’s in the $1.5

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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. Like ordering from Amazon: Where health tech is heading, according to 3 CIOs. LifeBridge Health to partner with George Washington University for new medical campus.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency. Telemedicine regulation more aggressive now than before the pandemic? Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Growing midwife program could help maternal health in Indiana. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

in federal aid for rural Arkansas hospitals, totaling nearly $40M UAMS Reports $18M Loss in Fiscal First Quarter Baxter Health cut 155 positions through attrition, CEO says Arkansas hospital adds Mazor X robot New opioid research center in Little Rock aims for national impact NIH awards UAMS $1.5M Many more are waiting.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

Anthem partners with Northern Light Health facilities as Tier 1 providers. Meet Maine’s ‘rising star’ in public health. Maryland Department of Health releases the 2022-2026 State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Department of Health July 29. RHODE ISLAND.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

bio Adaptive Phage Therapeutics cutting 23% of staff to focus on clinical trials, extend cash runway Mercy Health bonds outlook revised to positive amid healthy operations Rally held in Annapolis to end crippling medical debt Study: Maryland has some of the longest emergency room wait times MASSACHUSETTS 3 takeaways on Mass.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2021

During his confirmation hearings in February, Becerra signaled his support for telemedicine and other digital health tools. The American Telemedicine Association cheered the confirmation, reiterating its support for a wide range of policies aimed at expanding access to digital health under the Biden administration.

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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 (..)

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care. ‘District’s Doctor’ reflects on the health of the city and service during COVID. Delaware Expands Access to Maternal, Infant Health Care. Public Health Emergency extended for 13th time. Former Texas health system CEO charged in $1.2B

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

The use of robots in health care will exponentially mature with the development of robots capable of performing basic medical tasks, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and providing wound care. This includes identifying trends and anomalies in billing, reducing errors, and preventing fraud. Enter academia.

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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. health care fraud scheme SA cancer research company entering Dallas market as it eyes more U.S.,

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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. California health system to outsource RCM jobs to Optum.

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