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Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Shelley, a professor in the Department of Policy and Public Health Management at the New York University School of Global Public Health. Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies. "My health insurance may have coverage for telemedicine, and yours may not." " If the U.S.

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers.

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Healthcare & Life Science M&A Activity Plummets 1H’22

HIT Consultant

RVUs are applied to each service for work, medical practice expenses, and malpractice expenses. Behavioural Health and Telemedicine: The Behavioural Health subsector was down 18.4% Health IT Equities: Healthcare Information Technology equities were down 21.2% The proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor by 4.4%

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. For over a century, OHA has been dedicated to assisting member hospitals in addressing community health needs.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations.

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Audio-Video Telehealth, Mobile Device Management & You

AIHC

As AIHC advises, another resource is legal advice through your malpractice insurance company. Free HIPAA Compliance Resources Another reliable resource is found at HealthIT.gov, the official website of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, otherwise known as “ONC.”

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Health Provider News – June 10, 2022

Hall Render

CMS updates Medicaid eligibility standards. Medical malpractice trends in Northwest Arkansas. Unity Health first hospital in state to launch NaloxHome to reduce overdose deaths. Florida’s health department undercounted COVID-19 cases, deaths, due to technical issues: state audit. Arkansas receives second $786.6