Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On Friday, February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) proposed new regulations that would permanently allow for telemedicine-controlled substance prescriptions, including induction of medication assisted therapy (“MAT”) using buprenorphine. These telemedicine exceptions, however, are quite narrow (e.g.,

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine , and 62% of patients prefer to consult with physicians remotely when possible, according to a poll of 1,002 patients from Software Advice. Madaket Health has collaborated with Licentiam to add state medical licensing and credentialing services to its data management platform.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 29, 2023

As FWA continues to emerge, and poses more of a risk to organizational compliance, professionals should become familiar with some of the potential areas of noncompliance associated with telehealth. There is also concern risky telehealth billing may increase into the future, as the volume of these services continues to increase. 

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YouCompli

JULY 26, 2023

As FWA in telehealth continues to emerge, and poses more of a risk to organizational compliance, professionals should become more familiar with it – and then work to curb it. Indeed, it behooves all compliance professionals to be aware of the fraud, waste and abuse risks associated with telehealth services.

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Verisys

MARCH 17, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. This bill establishes license length, eligibility, qualifications, permitted duties and supervision requirements. March Regulatory Update – The best resource for monthly updates. Here is our monthly regulatory update.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 14, 2023, the Utah Senate passed a bill that would repeal the State’s “Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act” (“Online Prescribing Act”). Additional, but narrower and less common scenarios also qualify as the “practice of telemedicine” as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § Under 21 U.S.C. §

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SQA

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Following the draft consultation in November 2022, the NMPA announced the issuance of the Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Enterprises Implementing the Main Responsibility of the Quality and Safety of Medical Devices , which will come into force on 01 March 2023. Finalization of the document is planned for 2026.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Many factors over the past year have affected how your organization meets its healthcare compliance obligations. Here are four healthcare compliance issues you must have on your radar. Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023. One of the most significant changes for healthcare providers will affect telehealth.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In a recent webinar, ProviderTrust took a look at impactful healthcare trends to monitor in 2023 and beyond. According to a January 2023 Washington Post article , nurses across California, Oregon, Michigan, and Minnesota have also threatened to protest or have already gone on employment strike. Do you have a compliance checklist?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As the healthcare world continues to rapidly adopt telemedicine, move toward value-based care, and combat rising pharmacy costs, HLTH 2022 will showcase digital health companies that embrace those trends: medication management solutions, telemedicine services, and population health analytics. Mark Engelen, CEO of RXLive.

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Verisys

AUGUST 14, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. The listening sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. See below for changes from several states introducing legislation. to 5:30 p.m. DEA Public Listening Sessions.

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ferrante, JillAllison Opell, and Alexandra Shalom, at this legal program and reception on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Yet, those paths open up even more potential regulatory issues for two already highly regulated industries, from privacy and security issues to tax and licensing concerns. ” The U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built in HIPAA compliance software. Originally announced March 15th, 2023 Clinicians can manage appointments, write prescriptions, chart notes and handle booking and payments all in one place.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Top 25 hospitals for orthopedics in 2023: Report. Survey questions hospitals’ compliance with price transparency rules. Experts: Timing is right for Sanford Health’s $350M expansion in telemedicine. Inflation, staffing shortages, and more.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

in false claims Georgia ranked as one of the worst states for children’s health in 2023 Georgia’s maternal mortality rate still one of the highest in U.S., Here’s what you need to know. Georgia physician found liable for $1.1M

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

With AI and automation, healthcare leaders and the frontline will be able to anticipate what is coming, accurately plan for staffing needs, reduce cognitive overload by making intelligent recommendations, and allow staff to operate at the top of their license. This is where advancing telemedicine can play a big role.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For example, third-party payors did not always provide coverage, there was a lack of general public acceptance, and state licensing and regulatory requirements limited delivery models. This effectively streamlines and speeds up the application process, allowing a provider to easily obtain licensing in a participating state.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 6, 2022

trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which extended Medicare coverage related to telemedicine practices. Telemental health providers were not immune to this activity in 2022, and providers should prioritize regulatory compliance as the industry looks ahead to 2023. “As

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. ProMedica taps Ascension St. operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open.

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Bill of Health

MAY 28, 2024

The process of rescheduling may be long and is unlikely to create a pathway to federal compliance for state-legal marijuana businesses without further federal legislation. In August 2023, HHS sent an official recommendation to the DEA that it categorize marijuana under the less restrictive Schedule 3 category.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

Expansion of the use of robots in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring will enable health care providers to reach patients in underserved areas. Sanjeev Agrawal, President & COO at LeanTaaS In 2024, the potential of generative AI could create new purpose – helping clinicians function at the top of their license.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

Bernards ends talks with United Healthcare Brandi Stewart Named Chief Nurse for Baptist Health in Fort Smith, Van Buren A closer look at Arkansas Children’s Hospital expansion CALIFORNIA Adventist Health to buy Tenet Healthcare’s Central Coast hospitals for $550 million California nurses use billboard to voice opposition to hospital sale (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif. Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules Clark County health rankings improve, but physicians per capita still well below U.S.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Luke’s named to PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals 2023 list Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. Tenet’s big moves so far in 2023, and what lies ahead Texas nurses to rally over newborn, open-heart surgery staffing concerns Texas offering $4.5M Margaret’s CEO blames $7.3 Dermatology Partners Pays $8.9

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