Bill of Health

AUGUST 22, 2023

million full-time equivalent staff in England, as of November 2022. The King’s Fund provide some facts and figures on the NHS. It has one of the world’s largest workforces with around 1.26 In terms of patient care and treatment, the King’s Fund states that on an average day in the NHS, more than 1.2

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The practice of telehealth raises many questions regarding malpractice liability including informed consent (addressed in more detail below), practice standards and protocols, supervision requirements for nonphysician providers, and the provision of professional liability insurance coverage.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

On October 6, 2022, the definition of electronic health information (EHI) expanded to include all of the digital components of an organization’s designated record set (DRS). We also encourage consulting with your malpractice Risk Attorney.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 4, 2023

In 2022, New Vision Dental in California, disclosed PHI in a response to an online review. Check the rule of the Malpractice Insurance your practice uses – some forbid responses to any reviews. OCR imposed a $50,000 civil money penalty. Limit who has access to respond to online reviews.

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HIPAA US Department of Health and Human Services Malpractice Patient Satisfaction 52

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

On July 26, 2022, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (“CMS”) published the 2023 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OOPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System Proposed Rule. CMS is currently seeking public comments to the proposed changes with comments due on September 13, 2022. Practical Takeaways.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

On October 6, 2022, the definition of electronic health information (EHI) expanded to include all of the digital components of an organization’s designated record set (DRS). We also encourage consulting with your malpractice Risk Attorney. These topics will be covered in Part 2.

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Physician Credentialing Company

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The separation of these codes ensures that providers do not bill less in an attempt to increase their customer base or bill higher to put themselves in challenges of an audit and malpractice. 2022: $112.29 The psychotherapy sessions for code 90834 deal with less intricate situations, leading to lower reimbursement rates. 2021: $103.28

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In the NHS between April 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 there were 134 serious incidents that appeared to meet the definition of a Never Event given in the NHS list. Improvements in communication processes, documentation, and record keeping can improve patient care and reduce the incidence of malpractice litigation and patient complaints.

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AIHC

JANUARY 5, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS As a result of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, several No Surprises Billing Act regulations went into effect on January 1, 2022, for providers, facilities and air ambulance services. Identify eligible cases.

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Please note that the potential for ulterior financial motives does not automatically presume that the intent is somehow suspect, in the same way that potential medical malpractice concerns does not legitimately question the clinical motives of all other providers.

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Health Law Advisor

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule (OPPS Final Rule), released in pre-publication form on November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopts final regulations governing REHs. CMS did not finalize the proposed exception for ownership or investment interests in an REH. attorney.

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Medicare Medicare Hospitals Malpractice 52

MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. million in 2022. National Institutes for Health Communication Breakdowns Errors or failures in communication among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers, lead to misunderstandings, delays in treatment, or inappropriate care. There were 45.9

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

On March 25, 2022, a Tennessee jury found Nurse RaDonda Vaught guilty of “criminally negligent homicide” and “gross neglect of an impaired adult.” Simple negligence, as defined in civil law (and as would be applied, for example, in a medical malpractice claim), is not sufficient for liability under the criminally negligent homicide standard.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Arizona Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst. California Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst. Florida Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst. Nursing Spotlight 2022: On staffing, competitive pay and career pathways. MD Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst.

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Health Law Advisor

JUNE 1, 2023

Do the algorithms give rise to liability under state tort law, including malpractice and product liability law? FDA sets the bar high, but it’s also possible to manage which patients are “anticipated” through the labeling of the algorithm.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Medical malpractice trends in Northwest Arkansas. California nurses plan for potential 2nd strike of 2022. Florida hospital offers to discharge alleged malpractice victim’s bills in exchange for silence, daughter says. Mercy shifts leadership structure, names Gehrig president of Arkansas hospitals. Arkansas receives second $786.6

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Healthcare deals decline 34% in Q1 2022: 8 things to know from KPMG. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Hospitals’ Early 2022 Finances. BCBSRI Joins Global Capitation Model, Starts 2022 RI Life Index.

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COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

million bird flu shots to U.S.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Generates $19B in Q2 2022. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 NCDHHS releases response plan for 2022 monkeypox outbreak. Davis Regional Medical Center to eliminate most patient services by end of 2022, shift focus to inpatient behavioral health car.

COVID-19 40

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Care Taps Health Net Exec as New CEO COLORADO Aurora’s Fitzsimons plans development opportunities on 60 acres Boulder drug discovery co. 3 in the U.S. for maternity care Healthcare Shifts Driving Demand For Outpatient Facilities In Denver Insider Breach, Email Attacks Net $1.7M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

million malpractice award from Midland hospital McLaren Northern Michigan opens behavioral health center in Cheboygan McLaren Health Care names 1st chief nursing officer Planned Parenthood of Michigan expands reach with virtual health center Trinity Health reports $283.5M tax break for Norwood jobs; 42 other Mass.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

s Unity Health Care expanding services, adding staff in push for health equity A look back on the 2022 CRE themes in the health care industry in the D.C. billion since pandemic U.S. hospital’s $1.8B redesign would be a massive upgrade.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Top Doctors Making a Difference in Delaware in 2022. NH lawmakers launch review of Board of Medicine amid hospital malpractice reports. The post Health Provider News – September 23, 2022 appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render. Declines continue in Delaware COVID cases. partnership.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

CIS & Terrebonne General Are First in Louisiana to Use New Triclip™ Valve Repair System Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug. in pandemic loans, feds say South Jersey health systems see revenue rise in first half of 2024 Who is CHA Partners?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

CIS & Terrebonne General Are First in Louisiana to Use New Triclip™ Valve Repair System Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug. in pandemic loans, feds say South Jersey health systems see revenue rise in first half of 2024 Who is CHA Partners?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

KXAN investigates Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits? for first half of fiscal 2024 UPMC back in the red with $198M operating loss, -0.7% hospitals Why can’t Rhode Island find a state health director?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

5 moves to know Most hospital websites routinely transfer patient data via tracking tools Nonprofit hospitals that pay board members linked to less charity care Nurses, federal lawmakers push for staffing ratio legislation Reports of serious adverse events rose in 2022: Joint Commission Doctors are drowning in paperwork. on revenue of $2.1B

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Luke’s Marion ER to address growing patient volume Search for next UI Hospitals & Clinics CEO will begin in August St. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list Univ. 11th in mental health, No. 1 for adults and No. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list Univ. 11th in mental health, No. 1 for adults and No.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Alexius Devils Lake Hospital renovations Closing the Medicaid Gap Is Just the First Step, as Nursing Homes Fight for Predictable Reimbursement Sanford nursing director back home after an opportunity to help a hospital in Costa Rica What do malpractice payments look like in North Dakota? health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind star surgeon. Co-Immunity takes WBJ 2022 Inno Madness crown. Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation Names 2022 Board of Trustees. Projects start to fill Capital Region health care construction pipeline for 2022. But they can’t afford it forever.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

leader: Compassion key to best health care Pittsburgh City Council approves new master plan for Allegheny General Hospital Proposed Pennsylvania medical office building denied following 15 hearings Rush University System for Health taps COO from Geisinger Temple Health posts $37.5M hospitals Prospect Medical Holdings has underfunded two R.I.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Colorado legislators convene to discuss health legislation passed in 2022. After record-breaking malpractice award, Coralville clinic files for bankruptcy. Assaults against staff surge at Minnesota hospitals: ‘It seems like it’s inevitable’ 2022 CFO of the Year: David Nelsen, Bluestone Physician Services.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40