MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services focuses on preventing fraud, abuse, and waste in federal healthcare programs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Office of Inspector General (OIG): This independent agency within the U.S.

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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. License Verification & Monitoring. OIG, SAM DEA, GSA, FDA. State Licensing Boards and Agencies. How our clients use FACIS today: Pre-hire employee screening. Credentialing. 52 AG Sources.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, New York continues to maintain a professional licensing waiver that enables certain providers, licensed out of state, to render care within the state, for the duration of the declared state of emergency. Provider Licenses. What types of providers will render care via telehealth?

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status. However, verifying a provider’s credentials is essential.

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Verisys

JANUARY 18, 2022

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, organizations implementing effective compliance programs are better equipped to identify and address potential compliance risks, mitigate fraud and abuse, and uphold the integrity of healthcare programs and services. Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and software usage terms.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

First, the Biologics License Application approval letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved only a single manufacturing facility, which is located on the campus of the “Treatment Center.” Thus, the Drug can be administered only at the Treatment Center by a qualified surgeon.

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Innovaare Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The purpose of these audits is to evaluate a plan sponsor’s efforts to prevent, detect, and correct fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in the Medicare Part C and Part D programs. Plan sponsors will be notified in advance of the upcoming audit schedule and targeted universes under review for each audit type.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Algorithms perform relatively well on knowledge-based tests despite the lack of domain-specific training; ChatGPT achieved ~ 66% and ~ 72% on Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support tests, respectively, and performed at or near the passing threshold on the United States Medical Licensing Exam.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Algorithms perform relatively well on knowledge-based tests despite the lack of domain-specific training; ChatGPT achieved ~ 66% and ~ 72% on Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support tests, respectively, and performed at or near the passing threshold on the United States Medical Licensing Exam.

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Compliance Medical Billing HIPAA Due Diligence 52

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

FDA Bill Includes Medical Device Security Requirements For Manufacturers. Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Brigham and Women’s gets FDA warning for drug manufacturing.

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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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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance , which means it is illegal to possess, sell or distribute, although the FDA has approved several purified medications containing marijuana derived compounds. Under Amendment 3 , only licensed medical dispensaries would have been allowed to grow and sell marijuana.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know. Florida physician convicted of $110M fraud. billing fraud. 3 Texas medical labs charged in $300M fraud scheme. Hospitals plead with Congress to tackle workforce shortages. 7 ASC moves in Florida.

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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. RHODE ISLAND.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 14, 2023, the Utah Senate passed a bill that would repeal the State’s “Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act” (“Online Prescribing Act”). 2] Statements of Charges may be found on the Washington State Department of Health website, filed under the individual provider’s name and/or license number.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

What happens if it disappears? 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 Cooper signs bipartisan Medicaid expansion into law Greensboro medical office building sold for $1.65

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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

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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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

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

News ranks hospitals in health equity. These hospitals earn top honors. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. fraud case in Arkansas. Funds misrouted to ‘unknown bank account’: Florida GI group hit with data breach, wire fraud. Former N.J. hospitals as U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M York Hospital reaches vital tax deal, averting closure threat Rep.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

FDA clarifies cybersecurity recommendations for device makers in new guidance. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. to settle fraud, kickback charges. Maryland physician to pay $500K billing fraud settlement. Allina Health to consolidate 2 Minnesota hospitals’ licenses.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana St. health dept. processed 1.5

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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. Solicitor General to Weigh In Hospice Fraud Case. Indiana recovers $316K in Medicaid fraud settlement. Maryland nurses say license delays started before cyberattack. Medicaid fraud involving chain of Nebraska nursing homes.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

ProMedica taps Ascension St. SOUTH CAROLINA Grand Strand hospitals hope to see positive impact from Certificate of Need repeal McMaster signs South Carolina’s certificate of need repeal Newly-passed bill allows MUSC to move forward with delayed Nexton Hospital build Prisma Health records $31.7M West Virginia Gov.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 deal with Bristol Myers, Boston biotech cuts workers Staffing woes leave 3,000 Mass.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Grifols gets FDA approval for new facility in Clayton Invitae pledged $115M, 374-job investment in North Carolina. Million Individuals Affected by MOVEit Hack MARYLAND Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery College form partnership to address need for qualified nursing workforce Harford Memorial Hospital closing set for Feb. Many more are waiting.

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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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