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OIG Shines a Spotlight on Nursing Homes, Opioid Misuse, and Health Equity in the FY2022 Semiannual Report

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On December 5, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”), Office of Inspector General (“ OIG ”), released their Semiannual Report to Congress for the period beginning on April 1, 2022, and ending on September 30, 2022 (the “ Semiannual Report ”). [1]. million $1.19 billion Questioned Costs $1.17

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Health Provider News – March 18, 2022

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Amazon Expands Into Telehealth and Home Care. Amazon Pharmacy partners with health plans for discount drugs. CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver.

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Health Provider News – April 29, 2022

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About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from ending Title 42 Covid border restrictions for migrants.

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Health Provider News – March 25, 2022

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Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. FDA to revive facility visits.

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. HHS is giving $226.5

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The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Health Provider News

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The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M