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Trauma-Informed Care of Children and Young Adults Training

American Medical Compliance

Additionally, there is no universal definition of trauma. Based on their clinical observations, experts frequently develop their own definitions of trauma. Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing and HR solutions. Actively working to avoid re-traumatization (i.e.,

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HIPAA Continuity of Care

HIPAA Journal

The term “continuity of care” has various definitions. Some definitions imply care is continuous within the same healthcare organization (or Organized Health Care Arrangement), while others extend the definition to multiple healthcare settings. 42 CFR Part 2).

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HHS Proposes Significant Amendments to Part 2 Regulations Governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records

C&M Health Law

HHS requests comment on whether this would be sufficient time for entities to come into compliance with revised regulations, including revising policies and procedures, training workforce, and completing other implementation requirements. Definitions. Attorney and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Is HIPAA a Federal Law?

HIPAA Journal

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. Covered Entities and Business Associates are advised to seek professional compliance help to determine which Rules they must comply with.

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Expanded Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services Furnished by Opioid Treatment Programs

Healthcare Law Today

Prior to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), to initiate treatment with buprenorphine at an OTP, a practitioner needed to perform a complete in-person physical evaluation.

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The Wait is Over. Or Is It? DEA’s Proposed Rules Around Telemedicine Prescribing: Initial Impressions and Key Takeaways

Health Law Advisor

The proposed rules also clarify that a telemedicine encounter that results in a controlled substance prescription requires the health care professional treating the patient to use an interactive telecommunications system, and directly refers to the Medicare definition of that term at 42 C.F.R. 21 U.S.C. § 4] 21 C.F.R.

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HHS is prioritizing consumer experience, data exchange, explainable AI

Healthcare It News

"We serve the same families in our Administration for Children and Families that we serve with Medicare and Medicaid, that we serve in our Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration," said Palm. "We're all the same people who need CDC when we need them, etc.