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.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

Defining Provider Credentialing Provider credentialing in healthcare refers to the process of verifying and evaluating the qualifications, credentials, and background of healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, before allowing them to provide care to patients.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 11, 2022

Nurses’ notes. However, when the operative report is not placed in the medical record immediately after surgery, a progress note should be entered. The record must contain a tissue diagnosis by a pathologist on any tissues removed during surgery excluding those exempted by the governing body. Informed consent. Reference: [link].

Medical Billing Outsourcing 52

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Informed Consent Nurses 52

Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2020

In Brand Trust and the Coronavirus Pandemic , Edelman focuses its trust lens on the pandemic and consumers’ shaken confidence in business and government institutions. ” The medical community, our most-trusted human capital in the U.S., As Americans confront the clinical and fiscal realities of the coronavirus in the U.S.,

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 29, 2023

hospitals are experiencing staffing shortages, according to government data posted earlier this year. Caused primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and doctors have left hospitals and healthcare clinics because of the dangerous, high-stress conditions. Over 19% of U.S. More recently, the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I would continue to advance CMS’ directive that by 2030 all Medicare and the bulk of Medicaid beneficiaries be in care engagements governed under a value-based contract. A federal staffing mandate would potentially result in an additional cost of $11B to a sector that is already struggling to provide frontline care.

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Hospitals HIPAA Nurses Governance 131

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Insurance credentialing is the process where a healthcare organization registers a healthcare professional through specific insurance networks or government payers , like Medicare or Medicaid, to receive reimbursement for services rendered during a patient’s visit. What is Insurance Credentialing?

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Kaiser Health News

JULY 20, 2023

” Medical bills have upended the lives of millions of Americans, with hospitals putting liens on homes and pushing many people into bankruptcy. The state bases its rates for services on the costs of the treatment, nursing, professional consultation, hospital room, meals, and laundry, Pennington Allison said.

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Hospitals Medical Billing Health Care Reform Health Insurance 55

Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

We saw that issue up close last year as the committee considered the role of PE firms in the increase of patients receiving surprise medical bills.” Howell, Constantine Yannelis and Abhinav Gupta positing that their research shows that “PE ownership increases short term mortality of Medicare patients by 10%, in nursing homes”.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Labor board official sues Colorado hospital over allegedly withheld nurse pay CONNECTICUT $14.5M refinancing secured for Stamford, Connecticut, medical office building A CT hospital will receive $90 million. They just weren’t on the same page,” former CEO says. There’s a group that doubts it deserves it.

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

Kaiser Health News

JUNE 16, 2022

Ward, a nurse practitioner, took on extra nursing shifts, working days and nights. The flood of unpaid bills has made medical debt the most common form of debt on consumer credit records. . As of last year, 58% of debts recorded in collections were for a medical bill, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Medical Billing Hospitals Medicare 145

Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona. Deadline to Close Nursing Home Extended by 2 Months. Fired nurse settles lawsuit with California hospital over bachelor’s degree requirement.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These professionals work diligently to ensure healthcare providers adhere to the myriad of rules that govern patient care, billing, and administration. Common fields of study include health administration, nursing, public health, or even law. Fields like health administration, nursing, or public health are commonly pursued.

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

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. R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. Governor Ivey Awards Additional $80 Million to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Former Skyline heads still own nursing homes.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

This year, there may be no funding. area Kaiser Permanente to acquire Geisinger, form company to operate other nonprofit systems Pandemic mental health diagnoses increased in D.C. area Kaiser Permanente to acquire Geisinger, form company to operate other nonprofit systems Pandemic mental health diagnoses increased in D.C.

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’ behavioral health initiative CHI St.

COVID-19 Vaccine 40

COVID-19 Vaccine Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked.

Nursing Homes 40

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

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

Nurses 40

Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Check new local medical center report cards Idaho Falls Community Hospital starts stroke survivors support group Ada County commissioners say hospitals get too many tax exemptions.

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. CMS overhauls Direct Contracting model to include new requirements on governance, health equity in 2023.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The consumer-as-medical-bill-payor is now looking at foods with health benefits, first and foremost for heart health. Food stores gained in trust between 2017 and 2018, illustrating the opportunity that a consumer’s favorite grocery store can leverage in a trusted relationship with a person keen on health.

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Kaiser Health News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

if they had received government subsidies. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Lauren Sausser, who reported and wrote the latest KHN-NPR “ Bill of the Month ” installment, about a patient in need of a biopsy who did all the right things in advance and still got stuck with a giant bill.

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Department of Veterans Affairs US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health 52

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Danbury, New Milford hospitals to discuss CT nursing homes are requesting more money. State officials are noncommittal Nursing home in CT accused of neglect, staffing shortages Lawsuit: Routine procedure would have saved Oxford mom who died after 2020 childbirth DC D.C.’s Now hospitals are charging them.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. Arizona asks federal government to send paramedics to help 5 Phoenix-area hospitals. Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid.

COVID-19 40

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

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

How would you feel if you knew your doctor shared his/her password to your personal medical records with an unauthorized user? What if someone in medical billing shared his/her password to your account (containing your medical and financial identity) with someone not authorized to access your information?

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Electronic Medical Records Governance 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

The recession will leave many patients in a difficult financial situation, likely resulting in delayed medical bills and elective surgeries. However, as the demand for contract employees and staff such as travel nurses got out of control, the cost and rates for these workers skyrocketed.

Hospitals 103

Hospitals Health Outcomes Medical Billing Nurses 103

Health Populi

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In addition to paying for “my” medical bills, most people in the U.S. also say that income inequality and inadequate social services significantly contribute to high medical spending for every health citizen in the nation. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Americans’ mentions of “government” as a top U.S.

Single Payer Health Care 52

Single Payer Health Care Medical Billing Health Care Reform Governance 52

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This is one negativity point above peoples’ low regard for the Federal government. Physicians, nurses and pharmacists are ranked relatively highly in Gallup’s poll on U.S. Fellow low-rating industries have included the Federal government, oil and gas, real estate, and the auto industry.

Pharmaceutical Industry 64

Pharmaceutical Industry Governance Health Insurance Medical Billing 64

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2019

The authors note that “consumer-driven” health care is, “associated with neoliberal efforts to emphasize market factors in health reform,” de-emphasizing government regulation and financing. This concept can be potentially harmful, they believe, assuming that health care is a traditional market.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There is a large chasm between that group and the other two policy preferences when it comes to the “responsibility of the government to make sure all Americans have health insurance coverage,” with only 20% of those favoring replacing the ACA with state plans believing in this. This same poll found that a plurality of U.S.

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ACA Health Care Reform Medicare Medicare 52

Med League

MARCH 23, 2022

Med League Support Services provides medical billing expert witness to review medical billing fraud cases. Dr. Rosen was alleged to prescribing medically unnecessary and expensive medication to patients to receive kickbacks and also billed some in-network patients as an out-of-network provider and made $100K in bribes.

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Medical Billing Fraud Overpayments Overpayment 40