Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

Mark Palumbo SOUTH CAROLINA Fire damages portion of Cross Creek Medical Park building in Greenville McLeod Health to build $45 million replacement hospital MUSC could spend up to $705 million on new hospitals in fast-growing SC counties Oconee Memorial Foundation launches $4.2M names new executive director National Healthcare Corp.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

JANUARY 20, 2022

Essentially, the AHCA regulates and coordinates the Medicaid system and the healthcare providers that offer medical services through that program to Floridians, so there is sharing of healthcare data and resources across the state through the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis. What Are Florida AHCA Regulations?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

health company plans major expansion after $320M SPAC deal State to hand out $111M in behavioral health care grants Maryland psychiatric hospital CEO on leave, accused of threatening staff MD Has 2 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S.,

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 25, 2022

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the resolution of eleven investigations in its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Right of Access Initiative, bringing the total number of these enforcement actions to thirty-eight since the initiative began.

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Health Law RX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Attorneys who represent employees in wage and hour related cases will likely be communicating with the staff of health care providers to alert them to this new obligation because their fees would be paid by their Provider employer who fails to comply. Employees Eligible for Pay Increases. Impacted Fee for Service Providers.

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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

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance program guidance is for individual providers like hospitals or nursing homes.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Colorado Springs health clinic to pay settlement in fraud lawsuit. 3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

CMS issued temporary measures to make it easier for people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to receive medical care through telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This trend in remote access to care has expanded widely and is expected to continue.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Daniel Barchi named CIO of CommonSpirit Health. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Patient sues Advocate Aurora Health in federal court over ‘pixel’ data breach.

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

Starting January 1, 2022, health care providers are required under Massachusetts law to notify patients if the provider is in or out of the patient’s “health benefit plan. ” For in-network providers, this obligation is only required if the patient asks for this information.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. Luke’s Health Center to Open in Northwest New Jersey Former CEO sues New Jersey hospital over ‘amateurish’ firing As COVID-19 cases slowly rise again, 1 in 4 nursing homes in N.J.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

How are HIPAA violations dealt with and what are the penalties for individuals that accidentally or deliberately violate HIPAA and access, disclose, or share protected health information (PHI) without authorization? . The failure to comply with HIPAA Rules can result in significant penalties for HIPAA covered entities.

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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

MAY 13, 2022

Mental health emergency co-responder program comes amid Illinois labor shortage. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. Indiana sued for lack of mental health beds, accused of putting defendants in ‘legal limbo’ Study: Indiana ranks in top 10 for hospital prices in nation. Fort Kent hospital’s $13.6M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Nurses protesting at Illinois Veterans’ Home over staffing issues. Genesis Health System and MercyOne to partner. Iowa health system receives $753K grant for Epic EHR install. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Others include SB956 , which sets requirements for discharge standards regarding follow-up appointments and prescription medications for patients being discharged from a hospital or nursing home facility. Another is SB0003 which establishes standards for access to and sharing of consumer health data.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Similarly, WEDI was named in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) legislation as an advisor to the HHS Secretary. WEDI has a specific workgroup focused on payment models; their primary goal is to improve the efficiency of health data exchanges through education and advocacy.

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Matt Kinley

JANUARY 22, 2017

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Corporate Integrity Agreement negotiations with Health and Human Services. KLP’s compliance capabilities include: • Anti-kickback laws. Stark Law matters. Matt Kinley, Esq.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

” Insurers in 2021 may invest in better integration internally and with healthcare providers to create a better member experience, HRI said. ” "Traditional health insurers are facing competition from newer companies with business models built around the member experience and digital tools to enhance that experience."

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Maternal health care is disappearing in rural communities. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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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 Corewell Health reports 1.4%

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2022

As described in the latest ONC Standards Bulletin , v3 expands the USCDI from 52 data elements in 16 classes to 94 elements in 19 classes, with additions focusing on equity, public health, and documenting health insurance coverage.

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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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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2023

Healthcare providers and health insurance plans are actively seeking ways to measure frailty using insurance claims, electronic health records (EHRs), and on a more limited scale, health risk assessments.

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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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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Similarly, private employers have expressed concerns about potential costs associated with everything from group health insurance, to disability accommodations related to COVID and long COVID. Why Haven’t Interests Converged During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. Apprentice program addressing the nursing shortage crisis in Alabama. UnityPoint Health names nursing chief.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. health dept. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Health systems grow apprenticeships to tackle shortages. HHS alerts health sector to monkeypox-themed phishing campaign. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Trinity Health’s MercyOne, Genesis Health System explore merger.

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