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Hospital at Home Programs Extended, But Final Push Is Needed

C&M Health Law

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a number of waivers and flexibilities to help healthcare providers manage the influx of patients during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). H@H programs can increase the accessibility and availability of health care services for patients.

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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Preliminary Injunctions on Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate

Healthcare Law Blog

On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) Interim Final Rule (the “Rule”) in a 5-4 decision, staying the preliminary injunctions issued for 24 states by the District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Western District of Louisiana.

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Why Electronic Health Record Interoperability is a Key Step Toward Fair Drug Prices

Healthcare IT Today

With recent legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prices, it’s likely that the movement will grow , given the high and constantly rising costs of pharmaceuticals, especially gene therapies and other innovative or personalized drugs.

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Texas Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicine

Med-Net Compliance

The indictment further alleges that the physician assistant attempted to conceal his continued practice of medicine by using identities of other physicians and medical personnel. Specifically, he allegedly created medical records under the identities of other physicians while they were traveling outside of the United States.

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Failures of Imagination in Public Health Policy

Bill of Health

Either the background and experience expected for CDC’s leadership must change (which might mean having someone other than medical personnel as the Director) or another federal agency must lead us in the fights ahead. Contrast that with the history of Administrators for EPA, who have been politicians and lawyers and policy advocates.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Mexico

MedTrainer

Medical Marijuana and Cannabis Regulations In New Mexico, medical cannabis regulations for providers center around a structured program that requires providers to be licensed medical personnel authorized to prescribe and administer drugs under the Controlled Substance Act.

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The Hidden Benefits of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

MedTrainer

This law requires all medical personnel to protect patient privacy at all times and no matter the circumstances. An effective regulatory compliance system reduces time-sucking variation in practices, shortens overall patient stay, and prevents Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse.