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

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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

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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. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers. Response to Emergencies or Outbreaks.

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

HIT Consultant

CMS Proposed Changes to the Physician Fee Schedule 2023 : On July 7, 2022, the CMS announced that it is soliciting public comment on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) effective on or after January 1, 2023. The proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor by 4.4% from $34.61

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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. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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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

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. Local nursing homes fined for health & safety violations. CALIFORNIA.