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#MaternalHealthAwarenessDay: Three Policies to Push

Bill of Health

Medicaid pays for more than 40% of births in the U.S., Examining efforts at the federal and state level, I highlight three options, leveraging Medicaid as a policy lever. In the past, when individuals were Medicaid-eligible due to pregnancy, federal law required states to provide coverage for at least 60 days postpartum.

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What's ahead for health IT policy and legislation in 2023 

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS.

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An Overview of Healthcare Compliance Laws and Regulations

Compliancy Group

HITECH The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act ) is an extension of HIPAA and part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The HITECH Act pertains to the digital transmission of PHI and the measures organizations must take to uphold strict security and privacy standards.

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Prior Authorization Takes a Leap Forward in CMS Regulation

Healthcare IT Today

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken a bold step by mandating a standard for prior authorization. The federal government has been haranguing vendors and clinicians to make interoperable systems since the HITECH act was passed in 2009.

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What is HIPAA?

HIPAA Journal

Title III: Tax-related health provisions governing medical savings accounts. Title V: Revenue offsets governing tax deductions for employers. Title II: Preventing health care fraud and abuse; administration simplification; medical liability reform. Title IV: Application and enforcement of group health plan requirements.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Planned Parenthood Pays $4.3 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicaid Fraud in Qui Tam/Whistleblower Case

The Health Law Firm

The nonprofit organization is accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid and other government programs for health services provided by some of its Texas clinics between 2003 and 2009, according to the DOJ. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast recently paid $4.3