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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. WHY IT MATTERS. and Google G Suite Hangouts Meet. THE LARGER TREND.

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What sort of staying power does telehealth really have?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This past week, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said she "can't imagine going back" to making beneficiaries return to in-person visits after the agency's relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Eliminating the Manual Approach to the New York Medicaid Exclusion List

Compliancy Group

There are a variety of reasons that a provider can end up on this list, from committing fraud, providing care with a suspended license, or being involved in patient abuse cases. By leveraging advanced compliance software designed to simplify employee and vendor list checks, you can eliminate the manual burden and streamline your processes.

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March 2024 Regulatory Compliance Updates

Verisys

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: March 2024 Overlook: Board Updates Georgia : The Georgia Medical Board has extended tele-prescribing flexibility until May 1, 2024. License renewals are due February 29, 2024. The rules were eased in response to the pandemic.

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February 2024 Regulatory Compliance Updates

Verisys

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Upon moving to another compact state, a nurse holding a compact license must apply for a new license in their new primary state of residence within 60 days of relocating. If the license is not renewed, it will expire on 8/2/2024.

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Ongoing License Monitoring Critical to Prevent Healthcare Fraud

Provider Trust

A 49-year-old Brownsville, TX man named Fernando Mendez was taken into custody in early September after being charged with defrauding Medicaid. Mendez, who was a physician assistant at CCI Therapy Counseling Centers International, was working with a suspended medical license. How Often Should You Verify Employee Licenses?

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ProviderTrust Launches Impact Complianceâ„¢ Program to Solve Gaps in Healthcare Compliance Monitoring

Provider Trust

This comprehensive program provides healthcare organizations across the continuum of care a roadmap to implement top-tier compliance standards by addressing key population monitoring gaps, prioritizing financial efficiencies, and upholding community healthcare and success.