Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

State government executive orders. As an example, under Section 1135 waivers, CMS has temporarily waived requirements that out-of-state telehealth practitioners must be licensed in the state where the patient is located when furnishing services in a state where the emergency is occurring. Agency enforcement discretion. Federal rules.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing healthcare compliance in Ohio presents a unique set of challenges for compliance officers, healthcare professionals, and administrators. The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

" Other experts have pointed to the need for medical interpreters and the gap in patient access to devices as additional barriers presented by the rise in telehealth. Verma, for example, hinted that the government may not continue paying at the same rate for virtual visits as for in-person care.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

Neither incident is showing on the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights data breach portal at present, so it is unclear how many individuals have been affected. In response to the ransomware attack, policies and procedures have been reviewed and additional data security measures have been implemented.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New Mexico Medical Board is responsible for licensing and regulating medical practitioners in the state, ensuring that they meet professional standards for safe and ethical medical practice. This article is your guide to the important aspects of healthcare compliance in New Mexico with strategic insights for effective management.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 13, 2023

Whether anticipated or spontaneous, healthcare inspections by governing agencies can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences for healthcare and compliance professionals. Surviving an OSHA inspection is serious business. The stakes are high, with an organization’s financial health, reputation, and overall legitimacy on the line.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The PII includes the name, date of birth, contact information (such as the address, telephone, and email), financial information (bank information), and government identifier (social security, driver’s license #). About Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the breach notice, a presentation was emailed to the DHS Children’s Long-Term Support Council in April 2021 that contained protected health information. Steps were also taken to recover all distributed copies of the presentation.

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Bill of Health

MAY 11, 2022

In this article, I present a model that strives to fulfill these goals. While we are a licensed agency, placement is not the only service we offer. She is a Latina transracial adoptee, a first mother, and a licensed psychotherapist. . By Susan Dusza Guerra Leksander.

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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). Below are the significant laws and regulations that govern NPDB operations: NPDB Regulations. What is the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?

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Provider Trust

JULY 26, 2022

District Attorney alleges that Pickering was hired in 2019 as a licensed physician’s assistant at a family practice in Norcross, Georgia but had not been a licensed physician’s assistant in Georgia, or any state, since March 2014. The Importance of Conducting License Verification and Monitoring. According to the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The unique challenges these individuals face, along with the impact of social determinants of health , present formidable obstacles to their recovery. is the Chief Medical Officer of Lucet , a leading provider of behavioral health solutions and services to commercial health plans, government agencies, and other sponsors of care.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Therefore, a telehealth platform operating in all 50 states will, for example, need to comport with the laws governing corporate formation, provider licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth encounters in all 50 states. Variety of Risks Present in Telehealth Arrangements. Provider Licenses.

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Provider Trust

MARCH 13, 2023

State licensing boards nationwide have annulled the licenses of dozens of nurses who obtained fake degrees and used them to gain or secure employment. In Delaware, 26 nursing licenses were revoked when the nurses’ credentials were tied to the scheme. ProviderTrust recommends conducting license verification monthly.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

The conference presenters grappled in real-time with the transitory nature of the healthcare landscape today, including the significant role that technology has played in driving shifts in care delivery. Regulatory and Enforcement Environment. Health Equity. Mental/Behavioral Health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Wellpath used the telehealth framework to create and scale an emergency medicine telehealth service to local government county jails and state prisons across the country. Next month at HIMSS22, Valenta will deliver a presentation entitled "Scaling a National Emergency Medicine Telehealth Service."

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For example, the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) and Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) are excellent resources that might also present extra challenges for managing healthcare compliance in Michigan. To maneuver through these regulations and resources successfully you need awareness and insight into what each requires.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 28, 2020

Lots of industry groups want to see the temporary government waivers enacted early on during the COVID-19 public health emergency – the ones enabling the vast expansion of telehealth and remote patient monitoring over the past four months – to be made permanent once the storm has subsided. And some legislators do too.

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 29, 2022

government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” After the pandemic, it is willing to offer paid licenses. Licensing structures like this go back at least to World War II, when the U.S. By Jorge L. Updating” the Pledge.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 20, 2021

" Further, the system would be offered on a Zoom medical platform, have access points in each exam room, give patients access via Android and iOS systems and provide secure licenses for capturing signatures via Docusign, he added. Offer a low-cost and efficient healthcare alternative to persons seeking healthcare services.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

Symplr software focuses on healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector. Symplr provides healthcare governance, risk, and compliance solutions and services. Licenses Reports: Track expiration dates so you don’t miss any deadlines. The platform houses both licensed and original content.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

While learning of an inspection can cause alarm, oftentimes it’s a routine occurrence required by the federal government to ensure the overall quality and delivery of healthcare services. These eight vital reports will reduce your audit anxiety by having all the data you need on hand and ready to present during a survey.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 10, 2023

Analysts will most likely look back on the last few quarters as a macro funding cycle, one that was governed by COVID. On the way down from the Q2 2021 peak to the present day, investors steadily decreased the flow of capital every quarter, excluding two quarterly upticks: one in Q4 2021 and a smaller notch in Q4 2022.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 26, 2022

Healthcare IT News interviewed Griffin to take a closer look at what he will be presenting at the HIMSS22 conference. As both states and the federal government revisit long-term telehealth policy, policymakers should consider how telehealth affects access, cost and quality of care.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Allscripts. The second class of concerns exceptions that involve procedures for fulfilling requests to access, exchange or use EHI only under certain conditions and includes the Content and Manner, Fees, and Licensing Exceptions. About Leigh Burchell.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

For example, an overwhelming sixty percent (60%) of recently-surveyed licensed psychologists reported having no openings for new patients, with many having a volume of patient requests that outweighs their ability to even maintain a waitlist. [1]

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Surgeon General’s advisory offers many recommendations that span every stakeholder with influence over the healthcare industry, from health systems to academic and training institutions and governments.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We know that incarcerated patients often present at younger ages with more advanced stages of disease when seen by external health care providers. And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 22, 2021

Daily requirements for nurses come from the government, regulating non-profits, best practice workflows, and internal initiatives. So, how do we remove as many non-nursing tasks as possible so nurses can practice at the top of their license? Patient-facing technology disguised within common in-room equipment can be a game-changer.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. 42 CFR 482.22 (emphasis added).

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NY Health Law

JUNE 25, 2019

The Court of Appeals began its decision with a clear and broad statement that the practice of medicine by corporations controlled by non-physicians is prohibited: “Only licensed physicians may practice medicine in New York. Larger sums were transferred to Sher. v Mallela , 372 F3d 500, 503 (2d Cir.

Fraud 52

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 25, 2022

They purchase the technical solutions such as algorithms and software licenses with no R&D or engineering capabilities on staff. RPM devices work as medical devices which are governed by the FDA and related departments. Principle 2: Evaluate the regulation competence of the suppliers. There were not any outside connections.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This innovation has been made much easier with the ever-present catalyst of technology and its increased patient acceptance. However, using virtual technology, they connect directly with their personal, licensed speech therapist to work on their concerns in the familiar setting of their home.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

These advancements, present challenges and raise novel questions as to how the current healthcare and life sciences legal regime would apply to the metaverse. The healthcare system in the United States is governed by an expansive network of state and federal laws, including the aforementioned HIPAA regulations. Healthcare Laws.

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C&M Health Law

JUNE 15, 2021

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can present several areas of exposure. It is possible that businesses, both individually and across entire industrial sectors, may face considerable penalties and possibly even lose their “social license” to use data through a severe loss in trust.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 2, 2020

" Clinical informaticists "are being overwhelmed" Health IT vendors face their own challenges in supplying personnel to support implementations, with some of them making corporate decisions to have their employees work from home, or facing state governments' stay-at-home orders.

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Provider Trust

MARCH 16, 2022

The SAM.gov database is formerly known as the Government Services Administration’s (GSA) list of Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). But state Medicaid exclusion sources are varied and present significant challenges to manual screening processes. Read our post to learn how often you should check the OIG exclusion list.

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