Bill of Health

MARCH 16, 2022

spread between nursing homes. These facilities, like most nursing homes, are for-profit businesses that pad their margins by cutting labor costs. In theory, all this care could be delivered in seniors’ homes and communities. Recall that the first COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2020

” Because residents will have the opportunity to receive primary care services in a safer environment through telehealth, Parker will contribute to public health goals of reducing the spread of COVID-19 while reducing excess burden on the hospital systems throughout New York City that may be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Examples of covered entities include health plans, clearinghouses, and certain health care providers including but not limited to: doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, chiropractors, nursing homes, and pharmacies. There are a number of laws built to fight against Medicare/Medicaid noncompliance and fraud.

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HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

Interoperability capabilities may include: Sending/accepting electronic referrals; An established electronic health records (EHR) system and maintenance of same; and Payor portals.

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HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

Interoperability capabilities may includes Sending/accepting electronic referrals; An established electronic health records (EHR) system and maintenance of same; and Payor portals.

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Health Law Attorney

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Supreme Court determined that allowing OSHA to impose such a mandate would expand its authority by allowing it to set broad public health measures, which it is not authorized to set. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“ CMS ”) has also taken recent action to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6 Managed care now covers more than half of Medicare enrollees and over 80% of Medicaid enrollees.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Keys to managing point-of-care testing complianceIn an effort to combat the spread of the virus and to help nursing homes protect the health and safety of their residents, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is distributing SARS-CoV-2 antigen diagnostic tests to more than 14,000 facilities.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In an effort to combat the spread of the virus and to help nursing homes protect the health and safety of their residents, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is distributing SARS-CoV-2 antigen diagnostic tests to more than 14,000 facilities. HHS argued antigen testing is the best option available.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began to allow for reimbursement for videoconferencing between healthcare provider and patient. According to CMS.gov , CMS is expanding access to telehealth services with Medicare. This trend in remote access to care has expanded widely and is expected to continue.

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Hall Render

MAY 11, 2023

As skilled nursing facilities work and provide health care services after the May 11, 2023, end of the Public Health Emergency, questions and concerns about visitation at these facilities will likely continue to arise.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

health company plans major expansion after $320M SPAC deal State to hand out $111M in behavioral health care grants Maryland psychiatric hospital CEO on leave, accused of threatening staff MD Has 2 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S., New CEO at Children’s National lays out her vision D.C.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

However, a federal judge recently found Arizona’s prison health care constitutionally inadequate , despite NCCHC accreditation of Arizona’s policies and procedures. health law and policy is the exclusion of people in custody in prisons, jails, and detention centers from Medicaid. These voluntary standards, within the U.S.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Ultimately, the demands of my great grandmother, as her illnesses progressed, became so much that we couldn’t keep her at home. This wonderful and fiercely independent person who never wanted to live in a facility, spent the last year of life in a nursing home.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital Loses Medicaid, Medicare Funding. Then it deleted deaths.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. System on the brink of collapse’: CT nursing home workers join national campaign for better wages, conditions. New HCA Florida West Marion Hospital CEO brings passion for quality health care in Ocala. Hospitalization at home?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

DOJ filed claims against multiple nursing homes and their management corporation for providing services that the DOJ alleged were grossly below the standard of care. One hospice organization paid $5.5 million based on allegations that it submitted claims for services for patients who were not terminally ill. Standard of Care.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

AHA asks HHS to continue the public health emergency until conditions stabilize. Considerations for Social Determinants of Health Screening Design. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. CALIFORNIA. Christus St.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. In Bethel, a homegrown solution to the state’s nursing shortage. percent in final rule.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has armed surveyors with detailed instructions on how to survey skilled nursing facilities for compliance with the CMS staff vaccine requirements.

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Hall Render

MARCH 28, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the COVID public health emergency (“PHE”) will expire and end on May 11, 2023. CMS has allowed states and nursing homes to suspend these assessments for new residents for thirty days. When the PHE ends, the hotlines will be shut down. Expedited Enrollment.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It doesn’t take you to a health plan website. It doesn’t even take you to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. The good news is that support for family caregivers appears to be growing among public and private healthcare payers. Try Googling the word “caregiving.” In addition, President Biden’s $1.9

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Nurse-staffing bill advancing through Colorado Legislature. Now Durango’s public health agency is sounding the alarm. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Mental health emergency co-responder program comes amid Illinois labor shortage. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. NEW JERSEY.

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C&M Health Law

AUGUST 10, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and enacts changes to the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program beginning in FY 2023. Staffing Levels.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

The Office of Health Strategy (“OHS”) will continue to be required to prepare a list of 10 outpatient prescription drugs that are determined to be provided at substantial cost to the state, considering the net cost, or critical to public health.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. House passes reform to Medicare Advantage prior authorizations. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Main Line Health shifts pediatric affiliation to CHOP after 25 years with Nemours. Mark Cuban-backed D.C.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Nursing facilities. Medicare and other payers are rapidly moving toward a healthcare system that rewards high quality care while spending more wisely. Director, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality and CMS Chief Medical Officer. Initiatives. Leadership. End-Stage Renal Disease. Physicians.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S. region has health officials worried Half of Black D.C.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

“Regulators, for their part, have tried to smooth the way for a pivot to virtual during the public health emergency. "Early on, CMS relaxed several administrative requirements; that resulted in physician relief, at least for the duration of the public health emergency."

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. UC San Diego Health names new CIO.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. Nursing homes say they’re being price gouged by direct care staffing agencies.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Increase Access to Virtual Mental Health Services. CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. rate hike for Medicare Advantage, Part D plans in 2023. CMS finalizes 8.5%

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. How 5 health systems are spending their innovation investment dollars. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. The 55 hospitals penalized by Medicare 8 years straight over patient complications.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M Corewell Health reports 1.4%

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc.

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