Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2019, there were 7,430 in-person psychiatry visits and no telepsychiatry visits. "That program was rolled out at Hackensack Meridian Health nursing homes and rehabilitation centers and has been tremendously helpful, particularly throughout COVID," he continued.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The numbers in the last three categories highlighted in the last paragraph more closely align with the yearly numbers presented for fiscal years 2019 and 2020, which might indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic prevented or delayed OIG representatives from handing out penalties.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 8, 2025

NHSN Module Is Updated The NHSN Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Module is available and has been updated to include the new data elements that LTC Facilities must report. LTC Facilities should immediately gain access to the NHSN system and visit the home page for important information.

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Health Law Blog

APRIL 16, 2020

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendation s for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings: Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF):

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Then COVID-19 joined the top-10 list of killers in the U.S. But there are also climate-related risks to health care institutions — think Hurricane Katrina and the images of patients having to be air-lifted out of urban New Orleans hospitals and nursing homes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 7, 2024

For example, one study found that Black patients were four times more likely to seek in-person care rather than use telehealth relative to white patients for similar COVID-19 related urgent care complaints.

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Health Care Law Brief

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still active worldwide, health care industry leaders and regulators have already begun to think about how to implement post-pandemic changes to health care delivery based on lessons learned during the global emergency of the past year and a half.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

2] Other changes provide initial guidance to implement Phase 3 of the requirements, which became effective in 2019 (e.g., CMS plans to provide training on the revised standards to surveyors and nursing home stakeholders on June 29 th through its Quality, Safety and Education Portal: ( [link] ). [1]

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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. SNF Payment Rates and PDPM Adjustments.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

COVID-19 rising in Alabama, experts believe cases are higher than reported. Alaska’s Covid-19 emergency order to end July 1. Alaska’s COVID-19 data shows 25% rise in cases reported to state since last week. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

In addition, the COVID-19 public health emergency triggered shifts in Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, which could impact millions of people. Reporting abuse cases can be challenging, particularly in non-facility settings like home-based services or group residences. With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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Exeed Regulatory Compliance

MARCH 22, 2020

This is a smart action to help the medical industry during the current COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion , this FDA guidance provides a much-needed relief during a pandemic to medical companies, importers and user facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient centers, from the strict MDR reporting requirements.

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SQA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ANVISA published the RDC 702/2022, which repeals some requirements that were instituted to speed market approval of devices needed to treat patients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Agency recently published the first list of critical medicines for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 16, 2022

nurses by 2026; 2) U.S. health care spending will be $370 billion higher by 2027 as a result of inflation; 3) Nursing home spending has increased 10% year over year; and 4) Health care M&A hit a record high in terms of volume in Q2 of 2022. years in 2019. Nuveen released its 2023 Real Estate Outlook. In the U.S.,

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC ends social distancing, COVID-19 quarantines. CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Deadline to Close Nursing Home Extended by 2 Months.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

Medicare fraud scheme OSF HealthCare, Illinois State Collaborate on SDOH Research Second lawsuit filed in deadly fall at UChicago Hospital construction site State fines four nursing homes in west central Illinois Waukegan hospital facing lawsuit over handling of asbestos in demolition project Who’s pursuing ASCs in 2024?

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 28, 2022

could face a “tripledemic” this winter if cases of Covid-19, the flu and RSV all surge at the same time. Nearly 21% or about 50 million adults experienced mental illness from 2019 to 2020. Nursing home investor, Omega Healthcare , sold two Florida facilities in Miami and Jacksonville for a combined value of $37.2

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CMS clarifies COVID-related LTC survey process. CMS makes nursing home staffing data available for 1st time. Medicare patients win the right to appeal gap in nursing home coverage. Alabama sees decrease in positive COVID-19 tests. Alabama hospitals react to COVID relief funds approval.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Biden administration withdraws Covid vaccine mandate for businesses after losing Supreme Court case. COVID-positive employees returning to work: 2 CEOs share their protocols. Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

NATIONAL 3 Stark law updates changing the healthcare landscape Agency nurse prices move higher for skilled nursing as staffing minimum nears AHA Responds to Request for Information on Drug Shortages AHA responds to GOP inquiry on drug shortages, shares impact on hospitals and patient care Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs Cash (..)

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

Kuster calls for protection of patient data from cyber attacks NEW JERSEY Cardiologist pleads guilty to $1.9M

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

Why industry leaders are pushing back Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Appoints Jessica L. renovation Police: Man facing arson charges after setting 3 fires inside Florida hospital St.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Here’s what it means. Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

health care training center Elected officials, health care workers criticize Prospect for operating room closure at Taylor Hospital Judge rules J&J owes Auris investors $1 billion related to 2019 robotics deal Westside Family Healthcare receives $1.5M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 6, 2024

health center receives funding to help people leaving prison CARTIs Festival of Trees Breaks Fundraising Record, Raises Nearly $870K Pediatrics Plus Draws $8.7M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Here’s what it would do Kentucky researchers study location’s impact on health These are Louisville Business First’s 2025 Health Care Heroes UK, Kings Daughters to build new medical center in Greenup County LOUISIANA Nursing Home Manager Must Answer Wrongful Death, Fraud Suit La.

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