Pharmacy Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2018

The federal judge refused the dismissal on the grounds that the government had sufficiently backed its allegations against both the company and its owner. The government had also adequately backed its allegations that RS knew it had been overpaid but had made no attempt to refund the difference to Tricare, according to the judge.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. OIG, SAM DEA, GSA, FDA. Learn more about how Verisys can assist your HCOs in meeting all government and regulatory standards. 5,600+ Total Sources. 2,500+ State Sources. FBI, PHS, ORI, DOJ, TRICARE.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Medical devices are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and many of the applications and technologies used to deliver or access healthcare in the metaverse may be classified as a medical device. [3] 4] CDRH Proposed Guidances for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) | FDA. [5] Medical Device Regulations. Healthcare Laws.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A healthcare facility’s accountability and overall reputation are dependent upon rigorous credentialing processes compliant with governing regulatory bodies, such as the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Verisys’ owned and maintained Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) is a provider data supersource.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Like these other AOs, OIG found that while the Proposed Arrangement could generate fraud and abuse risks under both the Federal anti-kickback statute (i.e., Section 1128A(a)(5) of the Act), the Proposed Arrangement nevertheless presented a minimal risk of fraud and abuse under the law on the facts presented.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Regulatory compliance in the healthcare industry plays a crucial role in patient safety, maintaining quality standards, and preventing fraud and abuse. Healthcare organizations are subject to numerous regulations that govern their operations, ranging from privacy and security requirements to billing and coding guidelines.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Therefore, a telehealth platform operating in all 50 states will, for example, need to comport with the laws governing corporate formation, provider licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth encounters in all 50 states. If so, how will patient fees be structured to comport with these restrictions? Provider Licenses.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the July 29, 2022 notice, the USPTO set forth its views on the “duty of disclosure” and “duty of reasonable inquiry,” emphasizing the importance of consistency between statements made to the USPTO, the FDA, and other governmental agencies. Background Context. Practical Implications.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Due-diligence is necessary to ensure their system has been tested, is compliant to government and payer standards and is affordable moving forward as AI evolves and our system or contract service with the company advances. AI technology would empower these professionals. Beware of new companies offering such services.

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Verisys

JANUARY 18, 2022

A healthcare facility’s accountability and overall reputation are dependent upon rigorous credentialing processes compliant with governing regulatory bodies, such as the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Verisys’ owned and maintained Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) is a provider data supersource.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Due-diligence is necessary to ensure their system has been tested, is compliant to government and payer standards and is affordable moving forward as AI evolves and our system or contract service with the company advances. AI technology would empower these professionals. Beware of new companies offering such services.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Related Stories FDA and Digital Health Regulation Texting patient information – The latest from CMS Rasu Shrestha, UPMC and Healthcare Innovation – Harlow On Healthcare. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. It was the best of times.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Should the final rules limit the issuance of prescriptions of controlled medications to the FDA-approved indications contained in the FDA-approved labeling for those medications? DEA has specifically requested feedback on whether it should limit telemedicine prescribing to only the drug’s FDA-approved indications. 1301.28.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Related Stories FDA and Digital Health Regulation Texting patient information – The latest from CMS HealthBI’s Scott McFarland says Step Away From the Fax Machine — Harlow on Healthcare. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Stay tuned.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Related Stories FDA and Digital Health Regulation Texting patient information – The latest from CMS HealthBI’s Scott McFarland says Step Away From the Fax Machine — Harlow on Healthcare. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Stay tuned.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Related Stories FDA and Digital Health Regulation Texting patient information – The latest from CMS HealthBI’s Scott McFarland says Step Away From the Fax Machine — Harlow on Healthcare. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Stay tuned.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Related Stories FDA and Digital Health Regulation Texting patient information – The latest from CMS Rasu Shrestha, UPMC and Healthcare Innovation – Harlow On Healthcare. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. It was the best of times.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

(President Biden, in his State of the Union speech, warned “we remain vigilant” while calling for an end to the emergency, but quickly switched the subject from the urgency of public health to prosecuting fraud.) The government could do that because they had a centralized patient data system and could reliably identify patients.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Troubled NC nursing home set to lose nearly all its government funding — and patients. Government watchdog: Health care giants improperly denied Medicare benefits. HHS awards $16.3M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2024

They aren’t crazy about the alternative, either FDA outlines new Drug Supply Chain Security Act exemptions Healthcare executive pay rises 4.6% NATIONAL 3 federal moves to address rural healthcare gap 340B purchases hit $66.3B

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

To Settle Telehealth Fraud Accusations State Health Dept, Hospital Association Honor Yale New Haven Hospital D.C. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. Supreme Court weighs future of ER abortions Flinn Foundation report identifies bioscience growth areas for Phoenix metro Medical center office building in Chandler sells for $7.3

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

FDA to revive facility visits. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. 2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. Massachusetts Doctor Faces Health Care Fraud Charges. New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud. NORTH DAKOTA.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

1] Originally enacted in 2010, the Online Prescribing Act has allowed health care providers to register with the State to prescribe and dispense certain FDA-approved drugs via online pharmacies and utilization of telehealth visits. Utah Code § 58-83-306. Once signed into law, the effect of H.B. 152 , amending Utah Code § 26-60-103.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

See details Mississippi State Medical Association names new president A Decade of Dedication: Enhancing Perinatal Outcomes in Mississippi Mississippi program aims to connect jailed people to mental health services MISSOURI 3 health systems see workforce gains in partnerships Ascension posts $1.8B

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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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. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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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. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

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 in Financing for Medical Office Building in Utica, New York Jacobi hospital saw 20% of its nurses quit in 2022.

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

News ranks hospitals in health equity. These hospitals earn top honors. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

Colorado hospital first to implant FDA approved stent. Most Oregon hospitals owe federal government for early pandemic loans. Justice Department says sweeping lab test fraud in Texas involved dozens of doctors and front companies. Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital Opens in Bakersfield, California.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Pew Trusts recently discussed prospects for the FDA to regulate AI in health care. In the Progressive Era (from 1890 to 1920), regulation was focusing on preventing consumer fraud and in the case of food, preventing manufacturers from substituting sand for sugar, for example.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad. MASSACHUSETTS High demand is pushing hospitals past their limits, say Southeastern Mass.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

Fauci says FDA could authorize Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids under 5 in the next month. Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. Solicitor General to Weigh In Hospice Fraud Case. Indiana recovers $316K in Medicaid fraud settlement. to settle fraud allegations.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow! Inman College of Nursing FDA clears Collierville startup CircumFix’s medical device for surgery, marketing FTC opposes Novant Health’s $320M hospital deal with Community Health Systems HCA CFO to retire HCA nets $5.2B

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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? Many more are waiting.

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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. million to strengthen healthcare in WV Top Doctors Named Across W.Va. West Virginia Gov.

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