HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Caroline Cook, Privacy Consultant, GDH Government Consulting Services, has shared her thoughts. As a teenager, I volunteered in hospitals and nursing homes. I’m a Privacy Consultant employed by GDH Government Consulting Services. Tell the readers about any significant event in your career.

Governance 98

Governance HIPAA Compliance Nursing Homes 98

Health Populi

OCTOBER 12, 2021

After her death in 2013, the Southwark Coroner’s Court found that air pollution “made a material contribution” to her death, “a landmark decision” according to a government advisor on air pollution. These include, Injury and mortality from extreme weather events. Heat-related illness. Water-borne diseases.

US Department of Health and Human Services 127

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health Governance 127

Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

These programs ensure that the government engages only with law-abiding individuals and uses taxpayer dollars appropriately. Bad actors within these organizations claim additional government payments using a number of schemes. HHS’s suspension and debarment programs are vital to upholding integrity in Federal grants and contracts.

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 19, 2021

At-risk are hospitals, hospital systems, pharmacies, clinics, nursing homes, and emergency centers. That means that anomalous events can fatally skew modeling. These whipsaw events will confuse models that are based largely on recent data. The problem of drug diversion is complicated.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Health Services Administration 52

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Laura Ferrara, Chief Strategy Officer at Intus Care The focus on healthcare delivered in the comfort of one’s home has surged in recent times, particularly in light of the pandemic. Telehealth advancements, both in technology and government policy, have created greater access to care for people who might otherwise struggle to get it.

Telemedicine 135

Telemedicine COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 135

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. Nursing home lobbyists request sit-down with Biden about reforms. CONNECTICUT.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Strikes averted at four Connecticut nursing homes but not in Windsor. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Where the event at issue is a natural disaster, the president usually issues a “major disaster” rather than an “emergency” declaration. FEMA thus considers the following facilities to be providing emergency services: Hospitals; Rehabilitation centers; Outpatient facilities; Hospice and nursing homes; Dialysis facilities; and.

Nursing Homes 73

Nursing Homes Hospitals Public Health Nurses 73

Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. Huntsville Hospital to launch new nurse training program. Alabama hospitals, nursing homes split $80 million in ARPA funds. New apprenticeship program to address nursing shortage in Alabama. vaccinated nursing home staff.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When the event is a natural disaster, the president usually issues a “major disaster” rather than an “emergency” declaration. The Stafford Act also permits the government to audit contracts entered into in connection with the work and services at issue. Document any and all expenses incurred for the work and services (e.g.,

Hospitals 40

Hospitals Nursing Homes Public Health Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

’ and highlights community partnerships in newly released Annual Report MARYLAND Baltimore jury awards $1.5M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M Dana-Farber to lead pediatric cancer consortium: 5 notes DPH launches new investigations into Central Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open. Here’s what is happening there.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Thus, employers should expect that the FLSA (and any applicable state wage and hour laws) will govern with respect to whether that time must be paid. Further, work-relatedness is generally presumed for illnesses resulting from events or exposures in the work environment. Long Term Care facilities, including nursing homes.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine ADA Medicaid 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2024

million impact on local economy Proposal: Nursing home would have 10-plus years to pay $1 million owed to the state of Iowa This Des Moines hospital was rated 5 stars by CMS. hospital, university working to fight ambulance staff shortage Purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., Vincent Heart Center ranked No.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 23, 2024

million impact on local economy Proposal: Nursing home would have 10-plus years to pay $1 million owed to the state of Iowa This Des Moines hospital was rated 5 stars by CMS. hospital, university working to fight ambulance staff shortage Purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., Vincent Heart Center ranked No.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Workers at another D.C. Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ Bipartisan Ky.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5%

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

nurse charged with stealing pain medications Mayo Clinic workers say they have terrible health insurance Mayo Clinic will mentor these 9 AI startups MISSISSIPPI Baptist Health to merge with Meridian-based Anderson Mississippi is one of the worst states for health care, new study says.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Francis Medical Center addressing the nursing shortage LCMC Health Promotes John Nickens to New Role Children’s Hospital’s 41st Sugarplum Ball Aims to Raise $1M MAINE Maine hospital to close its maternity unit Maine’s largest hospital ends fundraising campaign after exceeding goal Mercy Hospital, physician ordered to pay $6.5M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

Here’s how, and why hospitals say it ‘cherry-picks data.’ healthy village’ George Washington University medical residents vote overwhelmingly to form a union Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic president, Ruth Williams-Brinkley, to retire Kaiser Permanente to spend billions on new value-based care nonprofit based in the D.C. Question drives Pa.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. Governor Ivey Awards Additional $80 Million to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

area hospital needs a new leader The health crisis facing Black moms and their babies in the DC area As Md. considers medical aid in dying, here’s how it’s playing out in D.C.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

operating income, 6% margin Why 4 M&A deals were recently stopped in their tracks Former dealmakers agree: U of Minnesota needs hospitals back from Fairview 2 drugs nearing approval to know: Optum Minnesota nursing home workers set date for March walkout MISSISSIPPI Gov. R1 RCM posts $3.3M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Biden’s calls for bipartisanship to extend health programs like pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are expected to clash with conservative demands to slash federal government spending. And has the federal government actually been funding gain-of-function research, or do we even know for sure?

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Medicare FDA 52

Drug & Device Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

2023) (federal government may unilaterally obtain dismissal of FCA claims, and calling the constitutionality of the FCA’s private enforcement mechanism into question) ( here ); Quishenberry v. The case was governed by North Carolina substantive law, and NC rejects strict liability altogether. Polansky v. UnitedHealthcare, Inc. ,

FDA 105

FDA US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine 105

Med League

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One particularly distressing aspect of New Jersey’s pandemic response was the devastating impact on its veterans homes. In what can only be described as a multilevel leadership failure in nursing homes, specifically in veteran homes facilities, these facilities witnessed a tragic loss of life due to COVID-19.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Malpractice 52