Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 26, 2023

Telehealth can expand provider networks to reach underserved rural and urban areas, particularly in specialties where there just aren’t enough providers to be physically present in all communities. They need to get clarity around what they're allowed to do legally, and certainly what their malpractice coverage will allow them to do.

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Telemedicine Malpractice Licensing Public Health 153

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For instance, a realistic simulator can verbally converse with the student and present with a set of symptoms which the student would then have to quickly diagnose and treat, giving the student a chance to use critical thinking skills in a high-stress learning scenario so they will be able to react quickly and capably when they are patient-facing.

Nurses 98

Nurses Malpractice COVID-19 98

Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

As you might expect from a federal investigation, conducted by politicians with media present, the tone of the meeting was more hostile rather than supportive. In March 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee hosted an investigative hearing on “private equity’s expanded role in the US healthcare system”.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Malpractice Hospitals Nurses 52

MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations. These eight vital reports will reduce your audit anxiety by having all the data you need on hand and ready to present during a survey. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. What Is the Scope of an OIG Inspection?

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Fraud Compliance Medicaid Medicaid 98

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 4, 2023

PHI refers to any information relating a patient’s past, present, or future: Physical or mental health condition, Health care provided, Payment of health care. Check the rule of the Malpractice Insurance your practice uses – some forbid responses to any reviews. Limit who has access to respond to online reviews.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA US Department of Health and Human Services Malpractice Patient Satisfaction 52

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The lack of multistate licensure presents a barrier to telehealth because providers must obtain and uphold licensure (and the associated medical education and financial obligations) in multiple states.

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Telemedicine Compliance Informed Consent 59

Bill of Health

AUGUST 22, 2023

We have a growing elderly population in England presenting often with comorbidities. In terms of patient care and treatment, the King’s Fund states that on an average day in the NHS, more than 1.2 million people attend a general practitioner (GP) appointment, and around 260,000 an outpatient appointment.

Governance 130

Governance Malpractice Public Health 130

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing healthcare compliance in Ohio presents a unique set of challenges for compliance officers, healthcare professionals, and administrators. Just like all states, Ohio has its own regulations and requirements. Additionally, providers must submit a minimum five-year work history for initial credentialing.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

MARCH 6, 2023

In every instance, a potential threat to patient safety is present. Healthcare workers who divert for their own use risk addiction, overdose, death, loss of professional license, criminal prosecution, and civil malpractice suits. Sandy Still, Pharm.D., A recent report shows that about 8% of controlled substance transactions in U.S.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Hospitals Malpractice Compliance 52

AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

PHI is broadly defined as any information, including demographic information, that: Relates to the individual's past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition; Relates to the provision of healthcare to the individual; or Identifies the individual or could reasonably be used to identify the individual.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Malpractice Compliance Compliance Officers 52

AIHC

JANUARY 5, 2022

EMTALA is triggered whenever a patient presents to the hospital campus, not just the physical space of the ED but within 250 yards of the hospital. Patients who present to a hospital parking lot, sidewalks, and adjacent medical buildings are mandated to undergo EMTALA screening and stabilization. Identify eligible cases.

Medical Billing 52

Medical Billing Health Insurance Hospitals Medicare 52

Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

An APR 40th anniversary encore presentation. Medical malpractice trends in Northwest Arkansas. Florida hospital offers to discharge alleged malpractice victim’s bills in exchange for silence, daughter says. Sanford leaders to present at Modern Healthcare briefing. “Think Small”…rural hospitals.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Verisys

APRIL 27, 2023

Start with quality data As a first step, pre-screening all applicants ensures that only viable applicants are presented to the credentials committee for review. Discussion should focus on the applicant rather than whether the organization needs additional providers.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing Fraud Medicaid 52

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

‘So much is new’: ScionHealth launch presents wealth of opportunities, CFO says. Judge awards $5 million to NH woman in medical malpractice case. Kansas Grantmakers in Health award $25,000 in grants in memory of former Kansas Health Foundation CEO Steve Coen. Cliff Wilson named CEO of Georgetown Community Hospital.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Given these concerns, it is important to understand the particular facts of this case, the nature of the particular criminal charges, and whether the matter presents any learning opportunities for hospitals and health care providers. Consider whether such measures, and/or others, may facilitate process improvements in your own organization.

Nurses 40

Nurses Malpractice Hospitals 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

We hope they review the 38,000 public comments in detail and come back to the industry with a revised set of regulations that is more nuanced for different disciplines and clinical presentations.

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Licensing Telemedicine Hospitals Nurses 128

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Ransomware COVID-19 40

Health Law Advisor

JUNE 1, 2023

It presents subtly at first, and is notoriously difficult to recognize. For example, gender bias might be present when the training data are the product of clinical trials. Do the algorithms give rise to liability under state tort law, including malpractice and product liability law? Literally minutes matter.

FDA 98

FDA Hospitals COVID-19 Malpractice 98

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

Johns counties Florida nursing homes see spike in serious violations Gastric bypass surgery center breaks ground in south Fort Myers Lee Health expanding Southwest Florida cancer services Nursing home administrator acquitted in nine overheating deaths during Hurricane Irma Nursing home chief acquitted in patients’ hurricane deaths Orlando Health (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 17, 2022

However, the COVID liability landscape has presented less of a narrative about the development or implementation of substantive torts doctrine and more a study in policy-politics. Other increasingly viable employee lawsuits are ADA disability discrimination or Title VII claims , possibly bolstered by federal government guidance from the U.S.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Public Health 237

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind star surgeon. Noble Health presents key findings of Hospital feasibility study. Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp’s desk. State hits Anthem with whopping fine for insurance violations.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Kisners to present $1M to Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover. Health care report: More questions than answers. Coronavirus cases climb in California. Here’s why.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

After record-breaking malpractice award, Coralville clinic files for bankruptcy. VMS taps new officers, presents awards and UVM medical student scholarship. Indiana Health Systems Join Forces to get REaL Data. Ceremony marks construction of new hospital for West Lafayette. Iowa health center replacing CEO after employee death.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov. medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From spring 2020 through the present day, Americans have endured levels of sickness and death that are outliers among not only wealthy democracies, but around the world. By Martha Lincoln. No other country has recorded as many total COVID-19 casualties as the United States — indeed, no other country comes close.

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COVID-19 Public Health Malpractice COVID-19 Vaccine 356

Drug & Device Law

MAY 25, 2023

There was an insufficient time to discuss the Torts: Medical Malpractice draft. Also since 2019, Bexis has been of the view that this approach is misguided and that, since even the reporters conceded the law was split, the proper approach would be for the Institute to present both sides neutrally and not take sides. Didn’t happen.

Informed Consent 59

Informed Consent Malpractice Governance 59

Med League

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Cervical cancer misdiagnosis can be due to several reasons: Subtle or Absent Symptoms: Early stages of cervical cancer might not present noticeable symptoms, leading to missed diagnosis during routine exams or screenings.

Nurses 40

Nurses Malpractice 40

Drug & Device Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

Apparently, a fraudulent foreign-trained “doctor” treated the plaintiffs, none of whom claimed malpractice or any physical injury whatsoever. Plaintiffs present no evidence that would suggest that if the [association’s expert committee] determines that an ingredient is unsafe for use, manufacturers must cease using that ingredient.

Doctors 52

Doctors Fraud Licensing Compliance 52

Drug & Device Law

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Recognizing this, plaintiffs asserting product-liability claims against out-of-state manufacturers often will simultaneously assert medical-malpractice claims against in-state medical providers to ensure that their cases stay in state court and that they reap the associated tactical advantages. But defendants are not defenseless.

Malpractice 59

Malpractice Doctors Governance 59

Drug & Device Law

MARCH 5, 2024

It would have been folly, if not actual legal malpractice , for [defense] counsel to have neglected to obtain and review those medical records. Under the circumstances presented here, the Court concludes that the costs are properly taxable. at *4-5 (emphasis added).

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Malpractice Due Diligence 52

Drug & Device Law

JUNE 20, 2022

It also played out some recurring themes in these cases and presented a quirk of Illinois law we have not discussed much previously. It is not like a malpractice claim over a sponge left in a patient during surgery. We are not discussing it just because the defendant won below and on appeal.

Malpractice 59

Malpractice Doctors 59

Drug & Device Law

JUNE 6, 2022

They’re experienced at what they do and aren’t intimidated by plaintiffs’ counsel and their threats of malpractice claims if they don’t testify the way plaintiffs want them to. procedure that existed at the time of [plaintiff’s] injury”; malpractice was “intervening cause”) (applying Kansas law); Eck v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc. ,

FDA 59

FDA Doctors Malpractice Medical Personnel 59

Drug & Device Law

JUNE 7, 2022

The proper cause of action in that case is not against the drug manufacturer but against the doctor for malpractice. Nor did plaintiff present any evidence to support that patients do not rely on physicians’ judgement to obtain prescription drugs.

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Doctors FDA Informed Consent Malpractice 69

Drug & Device Law

JUNE 13, 2023

Gentry reversed the circuit court’s application of the Daubert/Wilt analysis to exclude the testimony of an expert on “police practice, customs, and safety standards” because “[t]he proffered testimony … does not present the kind of ‘junk science’ problem that Daubert/ Wilt meant to address.” Daubert , 509 U.S. See, Otto v. PLLC , 850 S.E.2d

Malpractice 59

Malpractice 59

Med League

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A well-qualified medical expert witness can play a crucial role in maximizing the value of your case, especially in medical malpractice, personal injury, or other healthcare-related legal matters. Proving causation is essential in medical malpractice cases. This can be particularly important in complex medical malpractice cases.

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