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What Are THE 3 Major Things Addressed in the HIPAA Law?

HIPAA Journal

For example: Had the health insurance industry been allowed to continue operating as it did prior to HIPAA, tens of millions of Americans would be excluded from health plan benefits. Had the momentum to improve health care not been given a kickstart by HIPAA, subsequent health care initiatives may never have happened.

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OIG Sends a Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs

C&M Health Law

Earlier this month, OIG issued a Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs warning drug and device companies and health care providers that it has significant concerns about payments for “speaker programs.” HCPs are paid an honorarium and attendees are paid generally through free meals and drinks, for example.

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Failures of Imagination in Public Health Policy

Bill of Health

Since markets are inherently individualistic and the basic unit of analysis of public health is the community, this ideology was and is antithetical to our goals. Or an extension of the doctrine of public fraud? After initial disputes and over time, they will gain followers if such requirements are presented as morally required.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Reeves’ desk. Here’s what they are.