article thumbnail

These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

article thumbnail

New York State to Fund Bonuses for Certain Healthcare Workers as Part of State Budget

Health Care Law Brief

The Medicaid inspector general, in coordination with the Commissioner of Health, shall be authorized to conduct audits, investigations, and reviews of employers required to submit claims under the provision.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2023 Non-Monetary Compensation to Physicians (and Chance to Review 2022)

Hall Render

The Stark waivers continue to be in effect and can be relied upon retroactively to March 1, 2020, until the expiration or termination of the declared public health emergency. Please visit our previous article for a more detailed discussion of the waivers and what constitutes a “COVID-19 Purpose.” Practical Takeaways.

article thumbnail

Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

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. This information was published due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) which began May 12, 2023.

article thumbnail

Health Care Real Estate Briefing: HHS Extends Public Health Emergency | SNF Staffing Shortages Still on the Rise | Record Amount of Real Estate to Hit the Market This Year

Hall Render

Our Health Care Real Estate Briefing is your comprehensive summary of weekly health care real estate highlights happening across the nation. The Department of Health and Human Services extended the Public Health Emergency through July 14, 2022 as a result of the effects of COVID-19. in fiscal year 2023.

article thumbnail

Health Provider News

Hall Render

See Latest Data RHODE ISLAND Lifespan’s primary care group transitions to Epic Teenage Depression Rates in Rhode Island Prompt ‘Crisis’ Rhode Island native’s AI company helping predict patient health outcomes Coastal Medical switches to Lifespan’s electronic health record R.I.

article thumbnail

Part 2: Understanding How Payers Deny Claims

AIHC

trillion COVID-19 response legislation, and making recommendations about how to improve its effectiveness in dealing with public health issues and the economy. Most recently, GAO has been evaluating the largest response to a national emergency in US history, the $2.6