McBrayer Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

Posted In Health Care Law , Health Reform The COVID-19 public health emergency has impacted the healthcare field in numerous ways. Like the rest of the country, Kentucky has been facing a dire shortage of healthcare workers that was only worsened by the pandemic. percent.

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NY Health Law

JUNE 29, 2021

108-B) into law to address an urgent public policy priority related to clinical staffing in hospitals licensed pursuant to Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law. In continuing efforts to address problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, on June 18, 2021, the Governor signed legislation (S.1168-A/A.108-B)

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With a wide range of departments, including the Office of Compliance, ODH focuses on promoting public health, preventing diseases, and ensuring access to quality healthcare services through monitoring and enforcement of regulations and policies. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Michigan Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) focuses on safeguarding public health, implementing health programs, and ensuring the overall health and safety of the population.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kentucky Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and wellness of the citizens of Kentucky through various programs, initiatives, and health services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. Providers have been promised at least 60 days' notice.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Louisiana Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is the state agency responsible for public health initiatives, healthcare policy, and overseeing medical services and facilities throughout Louisiana.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is a pivotal organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and health care systems across Maine, striving to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for all Mainers.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for hospitals and health systems in South Carolina, aiming to improve healthcare quality and access across the state. which further ensures that they meet state-mandated health and safety standards.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) is a key organization representing hospitals and health systems across Minnesota, advocating for effective healthcare policy and offering resources to improve patient care and hospital operations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2020

" Covered entities seeking to use audio or video communication tech to reach patients where they live "can use any non-public facing remote communication product that is available to communicate with patients," said the agency. ON THE RECORD.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Connecticut Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Connecticut Department of Public Health plays a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of Connecticut residents.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 2, 2023

“Certified electronic health record technology” is defined as “a qualified electronic health record that is certified pursuant to s. 3001(c)(5) of the Public Health Service Act as meeting standards adopted under s.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) is an organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for hospitals and health systems in New Hampshire, focusing on improving healthcare quality and accessibility for the state’s communities.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The TSBEPC ensures practitioners adhere to licensing requirements and maintain high standards of competence and ethical practice. The Texas Hospital Association (THA) is a networking and leadership organization that advocates for legislation that supports budgeting for Texas hospitals and health care systems.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Georgia Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Georgians. Operating a pain management clinic without a license is a felony.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) advocates for an array of health systems in the state, including teaching, rural, suburban, and specialty hospitals, along with facilities providing acute, rehabilitative, behavioral, psychiatric, and veterans’ services.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 5, 2022

State laws inhibiting abortion care for EMCs, however, require physicians to choose between breaking oaths to prevent patient harm s and potential license revocation, civil liability, or criminal prosecution. Medico-legal panels in multiple hospitals are hastily drafting diffuse compliance guidelines regarding emergency abortion care.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI) is a nonprofit organization that represents and advocates for the interests of hospitals in Rhode Island, working to improve healthcare quality and accessibility.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) is a statewide organization that advocates for and supports Indiana hospitals, focusing on enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility across the state. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Indiana , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Wyoming Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Wyoming Department of Health plays a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of Wyoming residents.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) supports hospitals in their mission to deliver quality care by working with state lawmakers to find solutions that increase access and quality of care, while reducing costs to the state’s health care system.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Waiver of State Licensure Requirements: Any health care professional listed below that holds a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered license in any state may provide services authorized under their existing license. Certain conditions of participation for individual health care providers or types of healthcare providers.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mississippi Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of its residents through various public health services, health education programs, and regulatory initiatives.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2022

The reasons for this shift were as varied as the women who made the decision to give birth in a non-hospital setting. Some women cited concerns that they were especially susceptible to COVID-19; others feared not having access to the support of family and friends if they chose to give birth in a hospital.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Idaho Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is a state agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and safety of all Idahoans through various programs and services aimed at enhancing the quality of life.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2023

Staffing shortages, budget cuts and low patient volumes coming out of the pandemic have forced some rural hospitals to shut their doors, with 19 closures in 2020 alone. However, with the public health emergency recently coming to an end, many patients, health systems and healthcare providers have been left wondering what’s next for RPM.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is an influential organization representing hospitals and health systems in Wisconsin, committed to advocating for effective healthcare policies and fostering quality healthcare delivery across the state. Also, physicians must renew their credentials every odd year on October 31.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Delaware Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) plays a vital role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of Delaware residents.

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Verisys

JUNE 13, 2023

It withdraws the regulations issued in the interim final rule published November 5, 2021 in “Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination”. 303, Rule 2) Updates for multistate applicants allowing 60 days to apply for a new multistate license when moving from one party state to another. (§402,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Despite the end of the public health emergency, individuals and informed political leaders will continue to work with pharmacies to continue access to vital care for individuals in need of medication for mental health because mental health is part of overall health. Your third prediction concerns medication.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New Mexico Hospital Association (NMHA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and healthcare providers across New Mexico, focusing on improving healthcare delivery and patient care throughout the state.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As a leader in public health initiatives, compliance in Washington state can involve more regulations and additional grant funding, which both require diligence by compliance professionals. The Washington State Hospital Association advocates for and provides value to healthcare organizations in Washington.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AHHA) works to improve access to quality healthcare. The Arizona Medical Board (AMB) is a state regulatory agency responsible for licensing and regulating medical providers in Arizona, ensuring professionals meet standards for professional conduct and competence.

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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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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New Jersey Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) oversees various departments and initiatives aimed at ensuring public health, such as disease control, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes compliance with licensing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities, as well as adherence to the state’s stringent patient privacy laws, including HIPAA and the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act.

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