Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 24, 2021

With no vaccination or specific treatment on the horizon, Howard University Hospital, an academic medical center in the district, prepared for a major surge of COVID-19 patients. With a large Black community in Washington, Howard University Hospital prepared for disproportionately more patients and more severely ill patients.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

What documentation did Google provide hospitals, such as Mayo Clinic, about Med-PaLM 2? Does Google ensure that patients are informed when Med-PaLM 2, or other AI models offered or licensed by, are used in their care by health care licensees? How many hospitals is Med-PaLM 2 currently being used at?

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Plainly put, we have 20 th Century laws governing 21 st century health care delivery. Clinicians continue to be concerned about licensure required which has historically preventing doctors from consulting with patients residing in states in which the doctors are not licensed to practice. Hospital care is coming home.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

Phase two testing required testing to be completed by 1000+ licensed US nurses, and 100+ US licensed physicians talking to the AI while acting as a patient. Phase three testing, which begins now, requires the testing to be completed by 5,000 licensed nurses, 500 licensed physicians, and the company’s health system partners.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 2, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is throwing a new factor into hospitals' calculations about how to proceed with current and future healthcare IT implementations. There is concern that "hospitals will be set to lose money on every COVID case they treat. "There's a lot of financial uncertainty," Cash admitted.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Supreme Court said the federal government improperly cut more than $1 billion a year in Medicare reimbursements to hospitals. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S. This came in a ruling that limits regulators’ power to control what the program pays for certain [.]

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Like many hospitals and health systems, it has been facing many challenges with behavioral health. "Second, there is a lack of licensed clinical professionals in the markets we serve. "If those factors align, we then take the specific vendor product through a governance group.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

" Since HL7 pledged to share the standards free of charge under licensing terms, many partnerships and collaborations with both public and private healthcare entities have bloomed. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Email: afox@himss.org.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Supreme Court said the federal government improperly cut more than $1 billion a year in Medicare reimbursements to hospitals. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S. This came in a ruling that limits regulators’ power to control what the program pays for certain [.].

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. For over a century, OHA has been dedicated to assisting member hospitals in addressing community health needs.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center has been affected by a cyberattack on a vendor, and Family Health Center in Michigan and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital have reported the exposure of patient data. Zuckerberg San Francisco Hospital is reviewing its policies and procedures and is providing additional security awareness training to employees.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Joint governance leads to better patient protection Liederman credited joint governance for helping to facilitate a higher sense of trust among patients and the workforce. It's somebody they know, somebody they know of or somebody prominent in the community that is hospitalized. "What's going on?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 30, 2023

This change is yet another signal that the country is working to move past the pandemic, which falls in line with recent moves by the federal government to move the pandemic to a more controlled phase. Further, what should CIOs and other health IT leaders at hospitals and health systems be doing to address new telemedicine challenges?

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is healthcare data governance? What is GRC in Healthcare?

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2022

Individuals who had their Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers exposed have been offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Investigating Cyberattack. A limited number of patients also had financial account information exposed.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2022

License and approval. Only licensed physicians are qualified and permitted to engage in medical practice. Under this definition, a software to be used for the following purposes is excluded from SaMD: patient education; in-hospital operating support or maintenance; or personal health or exercise check and management by patients/users.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

However, in all states, the NSA governs disputes relating to air ambulance services, not state law. Federal law governs disputes relating to out-of-network services provided by air ambulance providers. Background of the NSA.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For the medical staff services team at a hospital to properly verify a healthcare practitioner’s credentials, dozens of primary sources must be contacted directly, and those primary source organizations must then verify the credentials of the practitioner in question. State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama: Renewals for pharmacist licenses are active. Please ensure that the pharmacist license and controlled substance (if needed) permit are renewed and in your possession prior to January 1, 2023. AL BoP License Renewal . . License Verification Site. . License Verification Site. . California: .

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for hospitals and health systems in South Carolina, aiming to improve healthcare quality and access across the state. which further ensures that they meet state-mandated health and safety standards.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Full Story New York Presbyterian Hospital Pays Over $800,000 to Settle Claims that Physician Practices Improperly Billed Government Health Care Programs Full Story Protect your organization from bad actors with Verisys. Secure your success by choosing Verisys.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Minnesota, distinct from other states, carries a unique landscape of regulations and standards that govern its healthcare compliance. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is a regulatory body responsible for licensing medical professionals and ensuring the ethical and competent practice of medicine within the state of Minnesota.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

The specialist authenticates the provider’s education, work history, licenses, and other information during provider credentialing. Courtesy: This is when a hospital occasionally allows a provider to admit and treat a patient. However, not all providers need hospital privileges.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Telehealth appointments are fully reimbursable so long as the provider is licensed in the patient’s state.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For healthcare compliance programs in Indiana to be successful, organizations must have methods in place for tracking and applying regulatory standards, while ensuring all staff are up to date with changes by governing bodies. This article provides an overview of the important aspects to healthcare compliance specific to Indiana State.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center Dealing with Cyberattack Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Northern New York experienced a cyberattack on August 31, 2023. It took until August 18, 2023, to complete the review of the affected files.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 27, 2024

Credentialing Requirements for the HRSA OSV HRSA splits required documentation between two categories: licensed independent practitioner ( LIP ) and other licensed or certified practitioner ( OLCP ) and clinical staff. Government-issued picture identification.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline why reporting healthcare non-compliance is non-negotiable and how software platforms make it easier to stay in compliance with the myriad regulations that govern good healthcare. Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kentucky Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and wellness of the citizens of Kentucky through various programs, initiatives, and health services.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 31, 2023

Ohio Medicaid is a government-sponsored healthcare program that provides medical benefits to eligible individuals in Ohio. For example, hospitals and home health agencies may be subject to additional state and federal regulations, while individual practitioners may have fewer requirements to meet.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Texas Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) plays a crucial role in promoting the health and wellbeing of Texans. The Texas HHS oversees regulations for Medicare- and state Medicaid-funded services.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) advocates for an array of health systems in the state, including teaching, rural, suburban, and specialty hospitals, along with facilities providing acute, rehabilitative, behavioral, psychiatric, and veterans’ services. Medicaid expansion under H.B.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is a pivotal organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and health care systems across Maine, striving to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for all Mainers.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

A holistic approach to exclusion monitoring and license verifications must include monitoring of disciplinary databases such as the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). This prevents practitioners from moving from state to state or hospital to hospital with a hidden record. What is the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In Virginia, healthcare compliance may differ in Medicaid policies, telehealth regulations, scope of practice for healthcare professionals, certificate of need (CON) laws, and specific state mandates related to healthcare reporting and licensing.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

government and leading medical associations call upon stakeholders to do their part. Currently, in-patient and facility claims (such as extended hospital stays) account for a significant portion of costs in healthcare — as high as 45%. In fact, studies by the U.S.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Wyoming Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Wyoming Department of Health plays a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of Wyoming residents.

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