Bill of Health

DECEMBER 18, 2023

One place where aging adults are likely to experience elder abuse occurs in long-term care (LTC) environments; this has been described as a “public health concern” in relation to the nursing home setting. who are charged with overseeing regulatory compliance.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2003, the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has received more than 300,000 complaints and rejected more than 200,000. Certain types of externally administered self-insured health plans have already been provided as an example a partial entity, and a further example is prescription drug card sponsors.

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2023

1] With the end of the PHE having occurred over three months ago, that temporary waiver of sanctions ended and can no longer be relied upon for legal compliance with the Stark Law. [2] 9] See OIG Special Advisory Bulletin on Contractual Joint Ventures, April 2003, available at [link] (last accessed Aug. 11, 2023)

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has added the founder and CEO of the health technology firm Theranos, Inc. to the OIG exclusion list , which means Elizabeth Holmes is prohibited from participation in Federal health care programs for 90 years.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. Is HIPAA a Federal Law? This depends on the nature of the law.

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AIHC

MARCH 28, 2022

trillion government-wide from fiscal years 2003 through 2019. trillion COVID-19 response legislation, and making recommendations about how to improve its effectiveness in dealing with public health issues and the economy. Contractors also provide education to help ensure future compliance. According to the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

To find further evidence supporting this statement, you need only visit the Enforcement Highlights page on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The page reveals that, since 2003, the agency has received more than 300,000 complaints alleging violations of HIPAA.

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