Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees efforts in the healthcare sector to identify, reduce, and prevent incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse of funds from programs like Medicare. and cybersecurity threats. and cybersecurity threats. Medicare Advantage (M.A.): Organizations using M.A.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Medicare Medicare 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2024

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) training is designed to help healthcare professionals detect, prevent, correct, and report fraudulent, wasteful, and abusive practices within the Medicare system. Attestation: Providers must complete training within 90 days of their hire date and annually thereafter.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Compliance Medicaid 52

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (“Nursing Facility ICPG”) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community. On November 20, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the U.S.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. ‘I feel extorted:’ Former FMC nurses told to pay $5K after being fired for refusing vaccine. Million in Covid Relief.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. Illinois grappling with nurse shortage which officials say will get worse.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

To Settle Telehealth Fraud Accusations State Health Dept, Hospital Association Honor Yale New Haven Hospital D.C. 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

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

attracts Merck as an investor Centura Health Pushes Back on Class Action Alleging Wrongful Liens Children’s Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations CommonSpirit builds market leadership team Denver business leader tapped to be CEO of Aurora innovation campus Denver metro hospitals No. 3 in the U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. Louis nursing home lost major Medicaid cash infusion Crisis at north St. Louis nursing home: Residents displaced, staff left in the dark Employees without pay, residents displaced after largest St. health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

cancer, cardio lab fraud. Director says multiple Arizona nursing homes had around 300 complaints. ESI Closes on 280-Bed SNF Sale; Blueprint Secures Deal for Connecticut Nursing Home. The Journey from Nursing to COO of John Dempsey Hospital. Illinois nursing home closes its doors after 70 years.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

for low readmissions after heart bypass Kentucky nurse pleads guilty in connection with nursing home case Norton Heart & Vascular implants Louisvilles first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker Norton West Louisville Hospital sees more than 2,500 patients in first month Signature HealthCARE Appoints Tim Lehner as New COO St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Fraud 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 to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Here is what it will involve. billion on hospital acquisitions Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranked among best in 4 specialties, per U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MAY 17, 2024

Medicare fraud scheme One of Michigan’s largest insurers is altering telehealth billing. Medicare fraud scheme One of Michigan’s largest insurers is altering telehealth billing. California to make $3.3 Luke’s Hospital sees record number of twin births Iowa Gov. What does it mean?

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals Ransomware 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. California nurses begin strike. over MassHealth fraud.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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 and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass. officials take aim at anti-abortion centers with new public awareness campaign Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements Nursing home chain with 3 Central Mass. nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Maryland AG urges White House to strengthen HIPAA for people getting abortions Westminster startup raising $2.3M Maryland AG urges White House to strengthen HIPAA for people getting abortions Westminster startup raising $2.3M Some patients die waiting. children’s hospitals rank among the nation’s best, U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills. renovation St. renovation St. cash Tenet’s $2.4B

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

News Ranking DC DC-area hospitals ranked among best in the nation DC Health releases results of investigation into nursing home after 7News story about medication errors Inova Fairfax tops new U.S. to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1%

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Hospitals Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T Lawmakers are now mulling limits. Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 and Del.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 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?’

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 26, 2023

Children’s National Hospital hosts prom for patients battling illnesses Unfair labor complaints filed against George Washington University Hospital as nurses try to unionize DELAWARE ChristianaCare spin-out named ‘Most Promising New Company’ at Delaware Bio pitch event Delaware among states that struggle to provide nursing home oversight.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

million surgical robot ARKANSAS Medical office development under construction in Rogers Nabholz Charitable Foundation Contributes $1M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion West Little Rock’s Pediatrics Plus Building Sells for $8.7M Angie Longing Named President of CHI St. Angie Longing Named President of CHI St. Verdict Against Fla.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

It costs state $1 million a month to run. million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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