Compliancy Group

MARCH 25, 2024

A comprehensive due diligence checklist will cover areas such as licensing requirements, contractual agreements, fraud prevention measures, and risk management protocols. Financial Compliance: Safeguarding Resources Financial stability is vital for sustaining high-quality healthcare services.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

PVOC discovered on March 3, 2022, that malware had been installed on the servers of the vendors between November 13, 2021, and November 15, 2021. Monitoring has been stepped up in response to the breaches and additional technical resources and security personnel have been onboarded.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. What Additional Information Should I Know for Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

OIG Inspections in Healthcare The OIG focuses its resources on oversight of Medicare and Medicaid — programs that represent a large portion of the federal budget. These risk assessments help prioritize OIG resources for inspections. Legislation and Congressional Requests. Run exclusion checks regularly and document the results.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

3] Given the foregoing statement, OIG enforcement actions, at least as a preliminary matter, are likely to focus on repeat offenders, or particularly flagrant conduct. Moreover, the officials described their active collaboration with HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (“ OCR ”), which is tasked with enforcing HIPAA. available at: [link].

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

Resource strain combined with the legacy infrastructures still being used in most health organizations have only added to these challenges. While most health executives recognize the long-term benefits of digital transformation, many struggle with how to get started while under immense resource strain.

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MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

For example, in your rush to move appointments online, did you adopt telehealth technology that will no longer be compliant when all HIPAA Rules are enforced? This article will focus on the federal changes, but make sure to check with all states where your providers are licensed to stay up-to-date. That’s a lot to keep track of!

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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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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

The CDSCO has postponed deadlines for regulating implantable devices and other medical products for which manufacturers or importers have already applied for licenses under the Medical Device Rules 2017. However, once the ICH E6 guideline achieves Step 3 of the ICH guideline development process, the EWG will invite and consider public input.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. That Number is 3. 2 patients arrested after holding 3 staffers hostage at Arizona State Hospital. Kaiser Permanente expands ASC presence: 3 updates this year. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

At the time there was a ten-year backlog of uninvestigated cases, so Congress passed Public Law 94-505 to create an independent unit with adequate resources to clear the backlog and implement measures to detect future fraud and abuse. HCFAC gave HHS’ OIG the resources to enforce §1128 of the Social Security Act.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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Verisys

AUGUST 14, 2023

August Regulatory Update – The best resource for monthly updates. Here is our monthly regulatory update. The board approved an emergency rule in June, 2023 allowing for remote work by pharmacists meeting the requirements for patient safety and HIPAA compliance. Both states are currently in implementation.

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Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Follow these steps to identify eQMS solutions that cater to your needs: Explore Online Resources: Begin your research by exploring online resources dedicated to eQMS solutions in the life sciences industry. These resources often provide detailed descriptions of features, functionalities, and industry specialization.

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Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Follow these steps to identify QMS solutions that cater to your needs: Explore Online Resources: Begin your research by exploring online resources dedicated to QMS solutions in the life sciences industry. These resources often provide detailed descriptions of features, functionalities, and industry specialization.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

The United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 3 (USCDI v3): ONC established the USCDI v3 as the new baseline standard of data classes and constituent data elements for certified health IT, effective January 1, 2026.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M with historic building purchase MICHIGAN Bronson raises capital campaign goal to $4.5M

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Any abnormal responses or vital stats are tagged and reported to: a healthcare organization partnering with the employer, a clinician on the employer’s staff, or a human resources professional, for a referral to a COVID-19 testing site to confirm an infection and prevent spreading the virus in the workplace.

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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

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Sutter nurses plan one-day walkout at 3 Sacramento-area hospitals over staffing, PPE. 3 Northern Light hospital projects will cost 40 percent more due to labor and material cost hikes. Allina Health to consolidate 2 Minnesota hospitals’ licenses.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. 3 large counties see 20% increase in cases.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

in repairs Sutter Health faces possible $519M payout in alleged double billing case COLORADO Denver Health sued by sons after father’s jail death How a Kaiser Permanente worker strike could affect Colorado patients Kaiser names regional president Medical Office Building in Littleton Sells for $6.1M

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

voters could clamp down on pay for hospital executives California health system uses philanthropists’ gifts to launch innovation fund Probe into California hospital unearths patient safety concerns Wrong family notified after man dies at SF hospital California Gov. Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations S. too much.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moore’s 2024 budget MASSACHUSETTS Cancer drugmaker down to 3 employees after trial failure Fallon Health CEO to retire after 25 years with Worcester-based health plan FEMA provides $4M to Massachusetts for daycare Covid-19 testing costs Massachusetts hospital to remain closed for 3 months after fire Nurses keep protesting staffing shortages.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

million settlement over false claims allegations Local health care system names new CFO Ransomware Groups Attack 3 Healthcare Providers SSM SLU Hospital nurses walk off the job for second strike this year, demanding better pay, safer conditions St. How a Michigan health system is responding. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

Nevada, currently the wild west of birthing, is considering licensing midwifery NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth Health opens new 5-story patient pavilion Report: Anthem has yet to process nearly $300 million in N.H. no longer calls for masks at all health care facilities to fight COVID-19, Gov. Murphy says N.J.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

Bernards Implants Region’s First Artificial Heart Pump Clarity Pointe Assisted Living Facility Sells for $5.9M Bernards Implants Region’s First Artificial Heart Pump Clarity Pointe Assisted Living Facility Sells for $5.9M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

gives nod to 39 new medical cannabis businesses seeking a license Rose Health founder Kavi Misri launches new venture to help employers keep workers healthy 6 people hit by car in D.C. Here are arguments for and against. hospital parking garage Arlington named ‘America’s fittest city’ DC ranked No. 11th in mental health, No.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

under false identity Traverse City biotech sector gains traction as startups relocate for work-life balance Trinity Health to combine ministries, restructure leadership on West Coast Michigan bill aims to preserve expanded vaccine access 3 Michigan universities have the nation’s best medical schools, U.S.

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