Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

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Bill of Health

JUNE 5, 2023

medical licensing exam , diagnose illnesses , and even outshine human doctors on measures of perceived empathy , raising many questions about how AI will reshape health care as we know it. In the field of medicine, ChatGPT already has been reported to ace the U.S. But what happens when AI gets things wrong?

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Veterans Affairs (VA) system operates under a model where any VA physician can treat any VA patient in any state , if the physician is licensed in at least one state. The concept of federal reciprocity of health care licensure is not without precedent.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

With state licensure being enforced again, even if the encounter is by video or phone, the patient must be in the state where the physician is licensed. In the strictest interpretation of the law, the answer is “yes,” and bill or no bill, note or no note, we put our licenses at risk by doing so.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Built-in Automation Keep the enrollment process moving forward with automated reminders for providers to send documents, notification of recredentialing deadlines, and license expiration. Choose software with dynamic graphs that show application age, average time to complete applications, and number of closed applications per credentialer.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 9, 2023

As to the claim of ineffectiveness, there is more than enough evidence by ordinary epidemiologic standards to license the conclusion that mask mandates are an effective intervention for pandemic response and control). Rather, the more important mistake is that these propositions are actually the warrant for mask mandates.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 12, 2024

If you’re still unconvinced, we’ve compiled five reasons healthcare organizations provide no-cost continuing education for licensed employees. Most state licenses require continuing education for license renewal; professionals can spend thousands earning these credits. In healthcare, that’s largely because CEUs are expensive.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

About Dr. Lea McMahon With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a recognized leader in human psychology and addiction science. Read more from Dr. McMahon on Symetria’s Ask Our Doctors addiction treatment blog.

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you have received a letter from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Secretariat or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) accusing you of "irregular behavior," this is very serious stuff. Indest III, J.D., But how do you find one?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Software can send reminders when a license is going to expire or when recredentialing is imminent. Reminders/Notifications Instantly see when licenses are expiring via automatic notifications starting 180 days from recredentialing. DEA and select state license verifications can be automatically completed and monitored.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 22, 2022, Florida's First District Court of Appeal reversed a final administrative order from the Board of Nursing, saying that the state agencies engaged in “a game of bait and switch" when revoking a Florida nurse's [.]

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Effective January 1, 2024, the recently enacted California Assembly Bill 1278, [1] requires a physician and surgeon (defined as a physician and surgeon licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act or an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California under the Osteopathic Act, but not a physician or surgeon (..)

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MedTrainer

MAY 22, 2024

In fact, in 2024, Congress passed the MATE Act , requiring an additional eight hours of training for DEA-licensed practitioners to help them screen more people for substance use disorders, treat pain appropriately, prevent substance abuse, and engage in life-saving interventions. Most states mandate annual renewal of CDS licenses.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Invoking the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act , the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asserted how pharmacists could administer COVID-19 vaccinations irrespective of contrary state licensing laws. Denialist interventions were also contested under existing federal or state disability protections.

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 8, 2023

Source: Jim Evans via Creative Commons License.) Notably, applying an intersectional lens of analysis, he found that aging people with disabilities live even closer to environmental pollution sources. Gas flaring, the burning of natural gas associated with oil extraction, in the Texas Bayport Industrial District.

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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

State pharmacy licenses with the deal. Consider one other aspect to consider in light of growing scrutiny of “Tech Giants” in health care ( which I recently discussed in an essay for Medecision published on their Liberate Health blog portal). bn and MGM Studios for $8.5 The PillPack (pharmacy) buy was $1 billion.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From automated license verifications to privileges and appointments, check out our most impactful operational enhancements. Automated License Verifications to Reduce Credentialing Errors License verifications are crucial, but theyre also tedious which is why automation is a game-changer. Learn more.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

In this blog, we will delve deep into the details of hospital credentialing steps, their importance, and the obstacles in undergoing this process. If candidates get approved by the credentialing committee, they are presented with a medical practicing license to work in a specific healthcare department.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

This blog will discuss potential healthcare credentialing challenges, strategies to prevent these problems, and how credentialing software makes the process efficient and effective. Noncompliance: Providers must maintain specific licenses and certifications to provide patient care services. What Is Healthcare Credentialing?

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Physician Credentialing Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Insurance credentialing is the verification process in which credentials like educational degrees, licenses, training certificates, and work experience are evaluated to determine whether a specific provider can provide standard care to insured patients or not. We will also discuss the documents needed and various credentialing challenges.

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Natalia Mazina

JUNE 4, 2023

The DEA’s administrative action against Truepill is what first prompted me to write this blog post. 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.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Along with having necessary educational degrees and medical licenses, maintaining such credentials is also important and comes under credentialing. Generally, credentialing specialists verify the educational degrees, medical licenses, experience certificates, and training programs. What do we mean by maintaining credentials here?

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 2, 2024

We have also covered insightful blogs for the process of credentialing verification and flow chart for provider credentialing , you may have a look. Educational Qualifications Providers must hold a valid license to practice in the state where they intend to work. Regularly check the status of verifications and follow up as needed.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Thoroughly reviewing and verifying credentials helps organizations identify any gaps or issues that may pose risks to patient safety, such as expired licenses or malpractice claims. Licenses Report that tracks licenses that require continuing education or refreshers. Risk Mitigation. Alignment With Payer Requirements.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. Additional questions can be directed to licensing at the Board of Pharmacy at (208) 334-3233 or BOP-info@dopl.idaho.gov.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 22, 2024

In this blog, we’ll highlight how to navigate Cigna provider enrollment. Here are the key steps: Gather Training and Education Gather Licensing and Certification Gather Work History Details Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Following Application Submission Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline why reporting healthcare non-compliance is non-negotiable and how software platforms make it easier to stay in compliance with the myriad regulations that govern good healthcare. Non-compliance can lead to significant fines, legal battles, and the loss of license or accreditation.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 5, 2023

Now, effective June 27, 2023, all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners will need to complete a one-time, eight-hour training requirement for DEA licensing (every three years). Adding expiration dates to each document or license will automatically trigger reminder emails for both you and the provider.

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MedTrainer

MAY 7, 2024

This blog will highlight how credentialers can navigate UnitedHealthcare provider enrollment. Built-in Automation: Keep the enrollment process moving forward with automated reminders for providers to send documents, notification of recredentialing deadlines, and license expiration. It’s a challenge.

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Verisys

MAY 13, 2024

HI HB2415 Verisys Solution: Verified License Search (VLS) and License Verification (LV) Kentucky : Legislation has been passed to address a shortage of emergency medical service providers and amends related rules. It is estimated that it will take 18-24 months to be ready to support compact licenses in member states.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 27, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss the differences between medical and insurance credentialing processes and the issues that can arise from not accurately completing either process. Required Documents Provider’s background and qualification documents include licenses, education, and work history.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 13, 2023

Licenses Demonstrating staff competency in a particular field of practice by meeting proper licensing standards is required and helps to reduce the risk of injury, illness, death, and even hazard. Here are some of the reports you may want to consider: 1.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are constantly being contacted by physicians, nurse practitioners and other licensed health professionals seeking to appeal adverse National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are constantly being contacted by physicians, nurse practitioners and other licensed health professionals seeking to appeal adverse National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

It provides information and statistics on actions involving licensed health professionals through March 2021. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health's Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020-2021, was recently released.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

It provides information and statistics on actions involving licensed health professionals through March 2021. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health's Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020-2021, was recently released.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit before filing a claim against a licensed [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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