Bill of Health

AUGUST 29, 2024

The symposium will run in Bill of Health until September 9, 2024. Instead, it requires that physicians be licensed in the state where their patient is located to provide care. The federal government could create a federal telehealth license, to allow physicians to virtually see patients across the country.

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Licensing Patient Advocacy Regulatory Compliance Compliance 124

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The file review confirmed that the types of data compromised in the cyberattack included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. Suspicious activity was identified within its computer systems on April 11, 2024.

Department of Veterans Affairs 82

Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing Ransomware Fraud 82

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

The email account was secured the same day, and the forensic investigation confirmed the account was compromised from December 2 to December 4, 2024. This breach also involved a compromised email account and was detected by Restorix on May 30, 2024. Restorix sent notification letters to the affected patients on December 18, 2024.

Licensing 65

Licensing Health Insurance HIPAA Medicaid 65

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

The file review was completed on February 24, 2025, and confirmed that the types of data compromised included names plus some or all of the following: date of birth, Social Security number, drivers license or state identification number, medical information, and health insurance information.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Licensing Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance 89

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

On or around September 11, 2024, suspicious activity was identified in an employee email account. Third-party digital forensics specialists were engaged to investigate the activity and confirmed that an unauthorized third party had gained access to several employee email accounts from August 19, 2024, to September 25, 2024.

Licensing 68

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 68

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 24, 2024

Digital Health Media Panel at CES 2024 First up was a fun Digital Health media panel that I participated in on the CTA Center Stage with Eric Wicklund , Content Specialist at HealthLeaders Media, Savannah Peterson , Host at theCUBE, and Grace Venes-Escaffi , Sr. What did you see or hear about when it comes to Digital Health at CES 2024?

FDA 133

FDA Doctors Licensing Telemedicine 133

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandating hospitals be ready to report on SDOH screening quality in 2024, a multi-stakeholder effort to advance an FHIR-based approach is needed to help providers meet CMS requirements, according to HL7 CEO Dr. Charles Jaffe.

Licensing 342

Licensing Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes 342

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Partnerships Smartphone-based health assessment tool Helfie can now be licensed directly through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. A Podimetrics survey found 65% of Medicaid beneficiaries living with type 2 diabetes also manage at least one chronic behavioral health condition.

Medical Billing 92

Medical Billing Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 92

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Hillcrest Convalescent Center Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina has notified 106,194 individuals about a data security incident identified on June 27, 2024. Notification letters were mailed to all affected individuals on March 3, 2024. The Hillcrest incident involved the data of 106,194 individuals.

Ransomware 65

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 65

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

A minority of the affected individuals had their Social Security numbers and/or drivers license numbers exposed.Individual notification letters are now being mailed to the affected individuals, and complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services have been offered to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.

Ransomware 55

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 55

Healthcare It News

MARCH 11, 2024

By focusing on innovative approaches to extend the clinical setting, engage patients wherever they are, and explore staffing models that empower clinicians to work at the top of their licenses, leaders can successfully move to VBC.

Patient Satisfaction 337

Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes Licensing 337

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Subsequently, the healthcare industry will continue to seek to find ways to harness AI and emerging technologies in 2024, with a focus on enhancing clinical processes, decision support, and workforce management.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Governance FDA Licensing 97

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line. Morgenstern.

US Department of Health and Human Services 100

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Telemedicine 100

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 21, 2025

In 2024, Avel began providing EMS telemedicine to the Imperial Emergency Medical Service, Chase's local EMS agency. The telemedicine providers must be licensed to work in the state and credentialed and privileged to provide patient care in the facility, she said. Make sure the vendor provides training."

Telemedicine 175

Telemedicine Hospitals Nurses Regulatory Compliance 175

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Christoph Pedain, Business Leader, Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips By the end of 2024, we will see significant moves by hospitals and health systems embracing readiness for Service-Oriented Device Connectivity (SDC).

Hospitals 100

Hospitals Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing 100

MedTrainer

MAY 9, 2024

In 2024, MedTrainer expanded its electronic signing functionality, gained additional national approvals for continuing education credits, improved reporting for incidents and payer enrollments , added automated state license verifications , and enhanced provider profiles for credentialers.

Compliance 98

Compliance Licensing 98

AIHC

DECEMBER 27, 2024

2] To illustrate this point, a recent study published in October 2024 involving nearly 300 osteopathic medical students, 93.1% Medical boards, institutions, facilities, and universities must be held accountable for violations, with penalties such as fines, suspensions, or revocation of licenses. April 1, 2024. April 1, 2024.

Informed Consent 98

Informed Consent Bioethics ADA Nurses 98

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike many standalone AI chatbots that may lack clinical oversight and escalations, Jimini Healths AI is integrated directly into a patients care plan and overseen by a licensed therapist. Originally announced November 19th, 2024 For more information, visit jiminihealth.com.

Licensing 110

Licensing 110

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Today, Stepful offers educational training programs for both entry-level positions, including medical assistants, medical admins, and pharmacy technicians, and advanced programs for licensed practical nurses and surgical technicians. Originally announced November 13th, 2024

Nurses 72

Nurses Hospitals Licensing 72

Health Law RX

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Under Florida’s new Prescription Drug Reform Act, PBMs must be licensed as an insurance administrator (also known as a third-party administrator, or TPA). Under this new law, any entity that wishes to provide PBM services after January 1, 2024, must be licensed as a TPA. The TPA license application is available here.

Licensing 52

Licensing Governance 52

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2025

Catapult Healths trailing twelve-month revenue was approximately $30 million as of the third quarter of 2024. Key Facts Teladoc Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catapult Health in an all-cash transaction for $65 million, with up to $5 million in additional contingent earnout consideration.

Health Outcomes 76

Health Outcomes Licensing Nurses 76

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Healthcare organizations can enhance the patient experience, boost operational efficiency, increase compliance, and unlock new data licensing opportunities. “As Healthcare organizations face new complexities in data use and licensing. Originally announced October 21st, 2024 For more, visit generalcatalyst.com.

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Licensing Compliance Governance 78

Provider Trust

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Webinars Inside the Wild, Wild West of Ongoing License and Credential Verification Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. CST Register Today A Panel of Data Experts Break Down the Complexities It’s no secret that license and credential verification at scale comes with challenges. 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST via Zoom.

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Licensing 52

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This includes each practitioner’s education, medical training, residency, licenses, as well as any certifications issued by a board in the physician’s area of specialty. Mistake No. 4: Not updating and verifying information.

Malpractice 96

Malpractice Licensing Due Diligence Hospitals 96

Verisys

MAY 13, 2024

Compliance Updates: May 2024 Overlook: Board Updates Arizona : Legislation has been passed to update the requirements of Physician Assistants and supervision requirements. Effective April 5, 2024. It was passed on April 10, 2024 and is pending implementation. Interstate licenses will not be available until then.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Nurses 52

Verisys

APRIL 15, 2024

Compliance Updates: April 2024 Overlook: Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC): On March 21, 2024, Florida joined the IMLCC as the 42nd member jurisdiction via Florida Senate Bill 7016. – The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

The breach was detected on March 25, 2024, and immediate action was taken to prevent further unauthorized access. An investigation was launched which determined that between November 2, 2023, and March 29, 2024, the vendor accessed and downloaded information from a Kairos database.

Licensing 122

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 122

Verisys

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Compliance Updates: October 2024 Overlook: Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): Pennsylvania has reached a partial implementation of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Pennsylvania physicians are not able to obtain a Compact license until full implementation has been completed.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Medicaid 52

Verisys

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Compliance Updates: October 2024 Overlook: Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): Pennsylvania has reached a partial implementation of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Pennsylvania physicians are not able to obtain a Compact license until full implementation has been completed.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Medicaid 52

Verisys

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Compliance Updates: October 2024 Overlook: Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): Pennsylvania has reached a partial implementation of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Pennsylvania physicians are not able to obtain a Compact license until full implementation has been completed.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Medicaid 52

Verisys

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Compliance Updates: September 2024 Overlook: NABP Board Updates Licensure Compacts Other Legislation National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): The NABPs 2024 annual update of the Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules document is now available for download on the NABP website.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Telemedicine 52

Verisys

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Compliance Updates: September 2024 Overlook: NABP Board Updates Licensure Compacts Other Legislation National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): The NABP’s 2024 annual update of the Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules document is now available for download on the NABP website.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Telemedicine 52

Verisys

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Compliance Updates: September 2024 Overlook: NABP Board Updates Licensure Compacts Other Legislation National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): The NABP’s 2024 annual update of the Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules document is now available for download on the NABP website.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Telemedicine 52

Verisys

AUGUST 15, 2024

AL BOP Policy 24-001 California: As of July 1, 2024, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Documentation of SkillBridge enrollment must be provided and board licensing requirements must be met.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Nurses 52

Verisys

AUGUST 15, 2024

AL BOP Policy 24-001 California: As of July 1, 2024, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Documentation of SkillBridge enrollment must be provided and board licensing requirements must be met.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Nurses 52

Verisys

AUGUST 15, 2024

AL BOP Policy 24-001 California: As of July 1, 2024, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Documentation of SkillBridge enrollment must be provided and board licensing requirements must be met.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Nurses 52

Jerri Lynn Ward

JUNE 24, 2024

Texas HHSC has published guidance on the Revised NATCEP Survey Process that went into effect in March 2024. Please recall that these reviews have been moved to the Licensing and Credentialing unit and will no longer be performed by Survey Operations staff.

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Licensing Nurses Medicaid Medicaid 104