HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has announced there have been three separate breaches of the protected health information of Iowa Medicaid recipients in the past two months – two hacking incidents and an impermissible disclosure, all three of which involved third-party contractors.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

Resources for Human Development Reports Breach Affecting 46,673 Individuals. The Philadelphia, PA-based national human services nonprofit organization, Resources for Human Development (RHD), has recently confirmed that a hard drive containing the protected health information of 46,673 individuals has been stolen.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. The Final Rule codifies the prohibition on “information blocking” introduced by the 21st Century Cures Act (“ Act ”), which was enacted on December 13, 2016.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 14, 2022

The Health Resources and Services Administration estimates that 17 people die per day on the candidate waiting list. The purpose of the guidance was to inform the industry of how the FDA would be handling xenotransplantation applications and to provide recommendations.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

While these bills take different approaches, both seek to reduce challenges that patients can face in navigating the healthcare system in the absence of culturally competent care and well-resourced providers, including discrimination, reduced quality of services and insurance inadequacies. Pritzker approved H.B. Pritzker approved H.B.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Additional information can be located in the Department of Justice informational bulletin entitled “ New File Format for Reporting to CURES ” on the Office of the Attorney General’s CURES Website.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

For additional information on a particular topic, links to helpful resources have been provided in the footnotes. While this reporting requirement will be new for many privately owned entities, the good news is that the BOIR is fairly simple, and FinCEN has confirmed that any information submitted in a BOIR will be confidential.

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Verisys

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Visiting under-resourced units or observing overworked staff working in a high-stress environment may lead to shortcuts in credentialing. Created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) i s an agreement that allows recognition of a nursing license between member U.S.

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Verisys

JULY 12, 2023

July Regulatory Update – The best resource for monthly updates. related to the Temporary Licenses for Military Spouses/Domestic Partners. related to the Temporary Licenses for Military Spouses/Domestic Partners. TX PREP Act Amendment Disclaimer: This information has been gathered from a variety of sources.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

An organization must verify all certifications and licenses for every provider who administers patient services. Hospitals or health systems may not allocate adequate resources or staff to complete the medical credentialing process. Properly credentialing every individual is an enormous amount of work for a team. Mistake No.

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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. The information potentially compromised as a result of the malware incident included names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, payment card information, and medical records.

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2024

As the healthcare industry is increasingly targeted for data theft and fraud, information security has emerged as a top priority for healthcare institutions. Your organization has limited resources. By identifying and weighing your greatest risks, your organization can allocate the appropriate number of resources and level of focus.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 25, 2024

Below is an Arizona healthcare payer list with information on some of the insurance organizations doing business in the state. All offer easy-to-access provider portals where you can enroll, learn about offered plans, file claims, check patient eligibility, update credentials, and obtain resources to improve and grow your practice.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Resource Anesthesiology Associates of KY PSC – 8,995. The breach was detected by the MSO on July 11, 2022, with the forensic investigation determining information stored on its systems had been compromised. Telehealth Vendor Announces 3-Year Data Breach. Somnia Pain Mgt of Kentucky – 10,849 individuals. Somnia, Inc.

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Verisys

AUGUST 17, 2023

Missing critical information in the credentialing process can significantly affect your organization. This helps guarantee that all practitioners in your organization meet the requisite licensing and certification requirements. The best way to perform PSV will depend on the size of your organization and the resources available to you.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 13, 2023

There is a lot of information to compile to ensure you can provide proof of compliance. Licenses Demonstrating staff competency in a particular field of practice by meeting proper licensing standards is required and helps to reduce the risk of injury, illness, death, and even hazard.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 25, 2024

Below is a Texas healthcare payer list with information on some of the insurance organizations doing business in the state. All offer easy-to-access provider portals where you can enroll, learn about offered plans, file claims, check patient eligibility, update credentials, and obtain resources to improve and grow your practice.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And third, investing in clinician mental health resources garnered 42% of clinicians’ interest in the BDO survey. BDO notes that only 2 in 3 U.S. Implementing systems that improve effectiveness and efficiency are the top draw here among clinicians, followed by meeting with the doctors to gain an understand of their needs.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

For example, an overwhelming sixty percent (60%) of recently-surveyed licensed psychologists reported having no openings for new patients, with many having a volume of patient requests that outweighs their ability to even maintain a waitlist. [1] Please refer to our blog for more information on the proposed rule.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 10, 2023

Modifiers are codes or symbols used to provide additional information about a service or procedure performed by healthcare providers. AJ Modifier – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) The AJ modifier is used to identify services provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). What are Modifiers?

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Provider Trust

APRIL 14, 2023

When a healthcare provider or organization bills a payer for services rendered, payers need up-to-date credentialing data to ensure these providers are properly licensed to give expert clinical services. Providers should be informed about the steps that need to be taken and the time frame for completion.

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Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

CPT code reimbursement is often determined based on Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which is comprised of resource costs associated with physician work, practice expenses, and liability insurance. Yet, only 3% haven’t encountered any challenges with streaming this data into the cloud.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 24, 2024

Below is a California healthcare payer list with information on some of the insurance organizations doing business in the state. All offer easy-to-access provider portals where you can enroll, learn about offered plans, file claims, check patient eligibility, update credentials, and obtain resources to improve and grow your practice.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 20, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), and pharmacy system vendors met recently to discuss the state of pharmacy interoperability. The group detailed various challenges and needs associated with pharmacy interoperability, information sharing, and connectivity.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

The information is an overview and should not be used as legal or consulting advice. Many organizations have centralized security management to make sure mobile devices accessing their internal networks or resources are compliant with their security policies. o Should the organization allow texting or emailing of health information? ?

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2023

You can also receive reminders when a policy or provider’s license is expiring. Platforms provide collaborative tools, ensuring that departments and boards can seamlessly work together, share information, and coordinate efforts in a proactive manner. Imagine the time saved when you’re no longer manually sending these emails.

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NY Health Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These facts, and more information on the cannabis program in New York, can be found at the websites listed at the end of this post. Adults over 21 can possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of concentrated cannabis (like vaporization oil or an edible). Cannabis can be purchased only at state licensed dispensaries.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

FOOTNOTES [1] For additional information regarding the CAA please see the following resource: Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 | Healthcare Law Blog (sheppardhealthlaw.com). [2] CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule, 87 Fed. 69404, 69460-69461 (Nov. 18, 2022).

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The HMH Bill would allow Article 28 general hospitals to provide home health care services without an Article 36 license, provided that a majority of the hospital’s patient care hours are conducted within the hospital and the patient has a preexisting clinical relationship with the general hospital. If approved, the budget also includes $120.4

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C&M Health Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

2] According to CMS estimates, approximately 75% of nursing homes would have to increase their staffing levels to meet these requirements [3] at a cost of about $40.6 The report was apparently used to inform the staffing standard but did not recommend a specific staffing level. HPRD from licensed practical nurses, and 2.38

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The respondents included C-suite level executives, vice presidents and directors, mostly in clinical information technology, digital strategy and business roles. Research respondents identified the need for more efficient use of resources and growing consumer demands as the leading reasons for pursuing patient access technology.

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

3] Today, FemTech is a growing force with hundreds of companies moving into this space to provide a wide-range of women-centric products and applications. As the capabilities of digital health technology increases, FemTech companies may face additional legal risks when collecting and storing personal health information about their customers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2023

While there is a need for remote patient monitoring in rural settings due to inadequate resources and limited access to medical facilities, actual utilization is low. What is the state of remote patient monitoring in rural settings? Is there a lot of activity today? What's the typical patient look like? Additionally, only 9.4%

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Over the same time period, investment in AI-powered drug discovery start-ups grew by $840 million.

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