Bill of Health

APRIL 7, 2023

By Aparajita Lath Two articles published last month in the BMJ analyze the public investment and financing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the extensive government funding that has supported the development of mRNA technology from 1985 to 2022. government. It is generally known that the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2025

The following is a guest article by Josh Rosaasen , Chief Operating Officer at Locke Bio The rise of direct-to-consumer ( DTC ) telehealth services has revolutionized how patients access medical care and prescriptions. Additionally, healthcare providers must often obtain state-specific licenses to treat patients across borders.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 28, 2024

is a licensed marriage and family therapist, researcher, and bioethicist. is a former research associate in neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, Harvard fellow in drug policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Deputy Director of the Drug Policy Analysis Program at UCLA. Harrison M.A., William Leonard Pickard M.P.P.,

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AIHC

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the legal framework surrounding these practices, emphasizing case law, Federal law, and institutional policies while calling for systemic reform to secure equal protection for all patients from all unwanted and non-consensual intimate encounters before, during, and after elective medical procedures.

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Health Law RX

APRIL 21, 2022

As a condition of doing business in the healthcare field, persons and companies must generally obtain the appropriate licenses or approvals. To properly assess whether a person or a company meets the minimum substantive qualifications for licensure, state agencies require the submission of license applications. GAAP vs. SAP).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While our AI is not licensed for diagnosing, it plays a crucial role in influencing patient decisions. Additionally, we provide educational articles to guide patients on interim care and home management. We collaborate globally with top telemedicine organizations, from health insurers to government health ministries.

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Health Law RX

MAY 4, 2023

This article discusses only one of these new requirements: a PBM must obtain a license, called a certificate of authority, to act as an insurance administrator, which is commonly referred to as a third-party administrator, or TPA. If a PBM is currently registered with the OIR, it has until January 1, 2024, to obtain its license.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan , Enterprise Agile Evangelist at Inflectra Today’s most significant risk regarding security and privacy issues in health services is consumers’ need for more awareness of personal health information. What do I mean?

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Yet, as you can see from the article, we are moving in a positive direction. Government cooperation.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here’s what one of the first patients experienced ,” “ Oregon Issues First Psilocybin Therapy Treatment Center License.” The measure has only legalized “supported adult use,” under a non-medical model where trained and licensed “facilitators” may offer safety and support prior, during, and after a session with a dose of psilocybin.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, I’ll share insight into how MedTrainer’s learning team keeps up with healthcare training requirements, and offer some suggestions if you’re creating content yourself. Healthcare training requirements are specified by the federal government, state governments, sometimes city governments and accrediting bodies.

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Plainly put, we have 20 th Century laws governing 21 st century health care delivery. Clinicians continue to be concerned about licensure required which has historically preventing doctors from consulting with patients residing in states in which the doctors are not licensed to practice. Why this call-to-action on the 118 th U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2023

An article by Developers.Net cites various statistics suggesting that demand outstrips the supply of programmers by hundreds of thousands of people. The rest of this article focuses on the type of developer who will thrive and contribute to the mission of a digital health company. Who Makes a Good Candidate for Health IT Development?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

government and leading medical associations call upon stakeholders to do their part. Yet due to their complex nature, health payers, third-party administrators, government agencies, and pharmacy benefits managers focus most of their constrained resources on auditing professional claims. In fact, studies by the U.S.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, I’ll share insight into how MedTrainer’s learning team keeps up with healthcare training requirements, and offer some suggestions if you’re creating content yourself. Healthcare training requirements are specified by the federal government, state governments, sometimes city governments and accrediting bodies.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 21, 2018

This article in the BMJ published earlier this year called for increasing these investments to ensure further erosion of population and public health outcomes, and to prevent further health disparities in the UK. Here’s just one real-life scenario about baking health and social connection into public policy, across government siloes.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2022

The first article in this series, Disabilities and Accessibility in Health IT: The Need Is Constant , introduced the importance of designing web sites and other health care tools for many different types of people. In this article, we’ll look at how far you can go with the automation of web site accessibility.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 6, 2024

The other side argued we should equate tax revenue paid to the royal family with payments to any other government employee. Despite the monumental difference in salary for a princess and a typical government employee, is it fair to argue she does not have a right to privacy? This aspect of choice should matter.

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Natalia Mazina

JUNE 4, 2023

By the way, the DEA alleges that Truepill has violated the Controlled Substances Act by exceeding the 90-day supply limits and/or filling scripts written by prescribers who did not possess the proper state licensing. Truepill is not the only one who became a target of government investigations due to improper online prescribing.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

The previous article in introduced the topic of social isolation and showed its relationship to the subjective feeling of loneliness. It serves more than 27,000 long‐term and post‐acute care providers, more than 3,100 hospitals and health systems, and 2,200 ambulatory clinics, along with more than 70 state and federal government agencies.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 2, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bala Kumar, Chief Product Officer at Jumio The list of responsibilities for a CISO in healthcare is constantly growing. The first step in the process is to verify that a registrant’s government-issued ID is authentic and valid.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Michael Armstrong, Chief Technology Officer at Authenticx. Protecting Health Data As the healthcare industry’s reliance on AI increases, organizations must establish clear guidelines and guardrails to govern its use and strategic use.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article follows a road less-traveled by discussing the potential of audit managers knowingly skewing audit results causing unintended consequences within what appears to be a well-functioning compliance program. Tons of information can be found on the Internet, books, articles, etc. on fraud detection and prevention in healthcare.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anna Twomey , Senior Director, Healthcare Providers – Americas at SS&C Blue Prism With rising staffing shortages and burnout among healthcare workers, digital transformation will be key to overcoming these challenges and protecting patient care. It’s estimated that the U.S.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 4, 2024

Pharmacy compliance rules require staff to properly manage electronic prescriptions, maintain mandatory licenses, and complete continuing education (CE) courses. In this article, I’ll discuss how pharmacies should focus compliance efforts on electronic prescribing, licensure, and CE.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

First, we established unique network and QHIN governance committees that enable network participants and not-for-profit vendors to have a major role in setting policies for our network. And thank you to all of you for taking the time out of your day to read this article! We could not do this without all of your support.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 31, 2023

Ohio Medicaid is a government-sponsored healthcare program that provides medical benefits to eligible individuals in Ohio. The application will require you to provide information about your practice, including your tax identification number, National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and license number.

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Medisys Compliance

MAY 20, 2024

This article dives into the world of mental health services reimbursement rates, empowering providers with knowledge to navigate this complex system. Provider type: Psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors typically have different reimbursement rates.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This article provides an overview of key factors you’ll want to know about healthcare compliance in Washington. The Washington Medical Commission oversees the licensing and regulation of medical practitioners, ensuring they meet the necessary qualifications, training, and ethical standards.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The government expects hospitals to be compliant as there has been ample time to prepare for its implementation and to comply with the requirements. In 2019, the federal government finalized a rule requiring hospitals to disclose the prices they negotiate with insurers. How is the Government Monitoring for Noncompliance?

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2023

Article 1: Patients shall receive unrestricted and immediate access to their health data, except when doing so could cause harm. Article 2: Patients shall have the right to extend (and optionally later, revoke) their Article 1 rights to any software or third party they choose.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This article offers tips on effectively managing healthcare compliance in Vermont. Vermont Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Vermont Department of Health plays a crucial role in promoting the wellbeing of Vermonters.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This article outlines some of the key compliance aspects specific to Ohio, so you know what’s needed to establish a sufficient compliance program. The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

There is value in learning from another organization’s lessons publicly posted by a government authority, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the HIPAA enforcement agency, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) or the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This article offers a comprehensive guide to essential aspects of healthcare compliance pertinent to Texas. The TSBEPC ensures practitioners adhere to licensing requirements and maintain high standards of competence and ethical practice. The Texas HHS oversees regulations for Medicare- and state Medicaid-funded services.

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