MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Exclusion from Government Programs: Entities found non-compliant may be barred from participating in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 12, 2024

Compounding the impact, the government did not include behavioral health absence in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 incentives, said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of NorthSight Recovery, a behavioral health agency in Arizona.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Bill Charnetski, EVP, Health System Solutions & Government Affairs at PointClickCare Traditionally, long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities have not benefited from the same health IT investments or funding as other care sectors. Since the U.S. Since the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Warner suggests the only way to improve healthcare cybersecurity rapidly is through a collaborative effort involving the public and private sectors, with the federal government providing overall leadership. Improve Medical Device Cybersecurity. This could lower overall risks, which could help to reduce the cost of insurance.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 7, 2023

Non-adherence first came to the forefront of awareness back in 2009, when the New England Healthcare Institute (NEHI) issued a report that found that failing to take medications as prescribed leads to poorer health, more frequent hospitalization, and a higher risk of death.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 3, 2022

Medicaid reimbursement, which comprises the largest share of nursing home reimbursement, has not kept pace, resulting in SNFs and medical providers assuming the burden of those costs. . Why should the government be in the job of making nursing homes better? Shouldn’t this be the responsibility of ownership?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whistleblowers continue to be one of the federal government’s greatest assets in FCA cases, as whistleblowers filed 652 qui tam suits in 2022 with recovery totaling $1.9 The government initiated 296 FCA cases on its own last year without input of a relator, which is the highest volume of DOJ initiated cases since the 1986 FCA amendments.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

It claims that Halifax Health defrauded the federal government by submitting thousands of false claims for Medicare and Medicaid payments worth millions of dollars. By filing, the US Department of Justice hopes to recover millions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid payments that it says were made in error to Halifax.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 24, 2012

To read the entire False Claims Act complaint filed, click here.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“HITECH” is the acronym for the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH Act), which is title XIII of division A and title IV of division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. What about Artificial Intelligence? In 2020, the U.S. OCR can impose civil money penalties up to $1.5

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Establishes a governance structure, reviews compliance reports, and ensures the organization operates ethically and within legal boundaries. Law by law, regulations were added, increasing the complexity of maintaining compliance for healthcare organizations. Cons: Limited focus on other aspects of compliance beyond their specific areas.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“HITECH” is the acronym for the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH Act), which is title XIII of division A and title IV of division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. What about Artificial Intelligence? In 2020, the U.S. OCR can impose civil money penalties up to $1.5

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

Health Law Advisor

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The total recoveries in fraud cases brought with respect to the health care and life sciences industries fell to the lowest level since 2009. billion was recovered in qui tam cases in which the government declined to intervene. By contrast, $777 million was recovered in cases where the government intervened or otherwise pursued.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. health dept. processed 1.5

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Just in time for the holidays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the Contract Year 2024 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage organizations (“MAOs”) and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). The SRFs included in the HEI may be expanded over time. . Health Equity in Medicare Advantage.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Those HIPAA updates were followed by the incorporation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which saw the introduction of the Breach Notification Rule in 2009 and the Omnibus Final Rule in 2013. The CMS has also expanded telehealth to include all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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