Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2022

With a shortage of physicians to address the growing need for care, a lack of providers who accept Medicaid, and access issues due to transportation or office hour challenges, healthcare organizations are looking to technology to help bridge the gap. Addressing the increasing need for behavioral health services is a nationwide challenge.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The COVID data reporting through the National Healthcare Safety Network (“NHSN”) was first required of nursing homes in May 2020 through an interim final rule. CMS took regulatory action through the Calendar Year 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System rule to extend those requirements through December 31, 2024.

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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. 4] See MorseLife Nursing Home Health System Agrees to Pay $1.75

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. Background. Areas with Significant Updates. Phase 3 Elements.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 14, 2024

RPM was initially recognized in 2019 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through a small set of codes for remote physiologic monitoring services, enabling clinicians to seek reimbursement for gathering data from patients through certain medical devices outside the hospital setting.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it issued significant changes to surveyor guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) facility health, quality and safety standards. [1] 2] Other changes provide initial guidance to implement Phase 3 of the requirements, which became effective in 2019 (e.g.,

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HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

This 99% figure is a twenty-five percent increase from 2021 (74%), in the middle of the public health emergency (PHE), and a thirty-nine percent increase from 2019 (60%), before the PHE had even begun.

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HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

This 99% figure is a twenty-five percent increase from 2021 (74%), in the middle of the public health emergency (PHE), and a thirty-nine percent increase from 2019 (60%), before the PHE had even begun.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6 With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc. Finally, Qure4u helps care providers navigate the complicated labyrinth of RCM payments and incentives offered through CMS, state Medicaid programs and private payers’ value-based care contracts, the vendor said.

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Christopher’s Hospital, to American Academic Health System, which then closed Hahnemann Hospital in June of 2019. Howell, Constantine Yannelis and Abhinav Gupta positing that their research shows that “PE ownership increases short term mortality of Medicare patients by 10%, in nursing homes”. in United States ex rel.

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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. Staffing Levels.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare. This process includes multiple agreements, a letter of intent, and a statement of collaboration.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

As skilled nursing ‘teeters,’ leaders look to DC for help on pay rule and more. CMS updates Medicaid eligibility standards. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. System on the brink of collapse’: CT nursing home workers join national campaign for better wages, conditions.

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Health Care Law Brief

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At present, CMS requires that providers, including hospitals, develop emergency preparedness protocols, including policies, procedures, and communication plans, as a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid. In March 2020, New York State required nursing homes to admit residents regardless of their COVID-19 status.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Proposed Rule would codify changes made by the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (MSIAA), that added exclusion authorities related to misclassification and false information about outpatient drugs. Under 42 CFR Sec.

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CMS.gov

APRIL 15, 2019

Ensuring Safety and Quality in America’s Nursing Homes. Mon, 04/15/2019 - 19:22. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Nursing facilities. This duty is especially important when it comes to the care provided for some of the most vulnerable in our society, Americans residing in nursing homes.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Governor Kasich has led the Buckeye State since 2011, and his second and final term ends in January 2019. The Governor expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in the State of Ohio, discussed in this insightful Washington Post article. “I When the Supreme Court made Medicaid expansion optional, Kasich didn’t hesitate.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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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

MARCH 31, 2023

s Socially Determined aims to address potential gaps in Medicaid enrollment Lawsuits Mount Against DC Health Link Over Breach of Congress Members’ Data DC COVID-19 centers closing Friday Mayor Bowser Canceling $90 Million in Medical Debt for up to 90,000 DC Residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare CEO Dr.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Health Affairs report shows Alaskans spent more out-of-pocket dollars on health care than residents in any other state in 2019. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CMS makes nursing home staffing data available for 1st time. Medicare patients win the right to appeal gap in nursing home coverage. Weekend staffing levels, turnover now included in nursing home ratings. Maricopa County creating pilot program to combat nursing shortage. CALIFORNIA. CONNECTICUT.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The following is our summary of significant nursing home legal and regulatory developments during 2024 of interest to nursing home providers and operators. HPRD for registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides. HPRD total nurse staffing requirement will be implemented with the 24/7 RN requirements.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

That’s leaving a huge gap in hospitals Health sector wary as Congress starts Change hearings Hospital group calls HHS’ web tracking rules unlawful Hospital mergers in first quarter reach highest number since 2020 Hospital merger and acquisition activity generated $12B in Q1 2024 House to discuss national data privacy bill with implications (..)

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. . Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP. Arizona hospitals are losing nurses. Short-staffed and COVID-battered, U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

renovation Police: Man facing arson charges after setting 3 fires inside Florida hospital St. on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid. Here’s what it means. Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M

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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

Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma How 3 ASCs adapt to the anesthesia shortage Louisiana’s rural hospitals find ways to persevere in a multiple-front battle St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Medicaid fraud scheme New York hospital exec chosen to lead Greenwich Hospital Why 5 ASCs are facing opposition 120 doctors in CT are at risk for losing their jobs. Medicaid fraud scheme New York hospital exec chosen to lead Greenwich Hospital Why 5 ASCs are facing opposition 120 doctors in CT are at risk for losing their jobs.

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