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Health Provider News

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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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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Feds approve program for rural Arkansas health care but it will cost local taxpayers more.

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Healthcare at the Crossroads: Value-Based Care and Interoperability

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Value-based care, a model that rewards better patient health outcomes, has experienced a surge in interest amid heightened consumer awareness and among payers seeking to lower costs and stabilize reimbursement. WEDI has close working relationships with both CMS and CAQH.

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Bonus Features – July 24, 2022 – OCR resolves 11 HIPAA enforcement actions, ONC releases USCDI v3, and more

Healthcare IT Today

The HHS Office for Civil Rights resolved 11 investigations as part of its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative , issuing fines ranging from $3,500 for a Massachusetts psychiatric consultant to $240,000 for the 17-hospital Memorial Hermann Health System. “It

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

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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. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Provider News

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health care spending hits $4.5 governor pushes new Medicaid expansion proposal with work requirement Missouri state senator wants voters to have say in KU Health System, Liberty Hospital merger Kansas ACLU request to halt excessive wait times at Larned turned down by judge ‘Who cares about us?

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc. During the COVID-19 epidemic where elder patients are at the highest risk and where hospitals are at overcapacity due to COVID-19, SafeBeing helps keep patients safer at home or in elder care facilities, and out of hospitals.

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