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] How healthcare providers are licensed in the metaverse is also an open question. Medical Device Regulations. 1, 2021).

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Pharmacy Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2018

The Health Law Firm represents pharmacists and pharmacies in DEA, DOH and FDA investigations, qui tam and whistleblower cases, regulatory matters, licensing issues, litigation, administrative hearings, inspections and audits. fraud suit – judge.” Florida compounding pharmacy must face U.S. December 4, 2017).

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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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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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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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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

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

MARCH 11, 2022

FDA final guidance presses industry to be ‘recall ready’ Final vaccine mandate deadlines still in play, despite removal vote. Nurses are waiting months for licenses as hospital staffing shortages spread. Nurses are waiting months for licenses as hospital staffing shortages spread. aligns with CDC in COVID-19 metrics.

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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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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

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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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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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

MARCH 8, 2024

What it’s saying — and not saying Idaho committee passes Medicaid extension for postpartum care Foundation opens fast-track grant cycle for rural health ILLINOIS 20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report 4 hospitals with uncertain futures Attune Medical acquired by Massachusetts-based Haemonetics for $160 million Chicago building with (..)

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Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

healthcare fraud scheme New Orleans launches tool to help doctors find reproductive care drug amid tight state restrictions MAINE Owner of Woonsocket hospital expands into Maine St. Josephs expands executive team with NJ health care industry veteran J&J set to acquire drugmaker for $14.6B

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Blue Shield of California is counting on it. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

MASSACHUSETTS Boston biotech loses Novartis drug license agreement for nonpayment Eisai’s U.S. Louis Missouri could start licensing naturopathic doctors under new Republican bill Missouri physician pleads guilty in $1.4M considers medical aid in dying, here’s how it’s playing out in D.C.

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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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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. Here’s how S.C.

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