Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 6, 2021

Licensing is based on a per-visit model, according to the company, allowing for easier data capture and reporting for reimbursement. Security features on the HIPAA-ready platform include access controls, encryption, privacy checks, locked meetings and fraud detection. THE LARGER TREND. " ON THE RECORD.

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Verisys

APRIL 2, 2024

Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Physician pays $1.8M Million Medicare Fraud Scheme ( Full Story ) New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Settles Health Care Fraud Claims for $17.3 Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Physician pays $1.8M Secure your success by choosing Verisys.

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Verisys

APRIL 2, 2024

Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Physician pays $1.8M Million Medicare Fraud Scheme ( Full Story ) New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Settles Health Care Fraud Claims for $17.3 Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Physician pays $1.8M Secure your success by choosing Verisys.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 24, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 6, 2022, Florida's Governor signed into law legislation to remove the state's prior restrictions on telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. The new law in Florida allows healthcare providers to prescribe many controlled substances via telemedicine. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 6, 2022, Florida's Governor signed into law legislation to remove the state's prior restrictions on telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. The new law in Florida allows healthcare providers to prescribe many controlled substances via telemedicine. Indest III, J.D.,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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YouCompli

JULY 12, 2022

Allegedly, the medical practice instructed providers to begin seeing patients by telemedicine twice a month and to subsequently bill for evaluation and management (E/M) services. The increased number of E/M telemedicine visits was designed to make up for lost revenue from the cancellation of elective interventional pain procedures.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Situation One: Before the Pandemic   In April 2019, government officials announced Operation Brace Yourself: a fraud takedown related to telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME).

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YouCompli

JULY 26, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Situation One: Before the Pandemic   In April 2019, government officials announced Operation Brace Yourself: a fraud takedown related to telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME).

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2024

As the healthcare industry is increasingly targeted for data theft and fraud, information security has emerged as a top priority for healthcare institutions. Continuously monitoring keeps you in compliance and prevents fraud and abuse within your organization. Healthcare data has never been more susceptible to fraud and abuse.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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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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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention.

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Verisys

JANUARY 25, 2023

Verisys Plug: Verisys FACIS (Fraud Abuse Control Information System) delivers 360-degree transparency on providers, staff, and entities for the organizations who hire, credential, refer and reimburse for healthcare delivery, such as retail pharmacies, telemedicine, staffing companies, health systems, payers, and pharmaceutical companies.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The False Claims Act prevents fraud and abuse by making it illegal to file false medical claims. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Inspector General maintain lists of healthcare providers who have had actions taken against their licenses for fraud or abuse.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These regulations and laws help maintain patient confidentiality, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. These requirements are designed to protect patient rights, privacy, and safety, as well as to prevent fraud, abuse, and other improper practices within healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 3, 2024

Imaging: Everyone needs to see X-rays and MRIs and be able to share them appropriately instead of retaking them Telemedicine: consulting with each other or the patient without Zoom and while viewing the above-mentioned x-ray or MRI Health and Wellness: preventing disease in the first place is paramount to getting this up and running.

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Health Law Blog

MAY 25, 2018

Generally, Michigan requires a controlled substance license to prescribe controlled substances in the state. A holder of a controlled substance license may administer or dispense a schedule 2 to 5 controlled substance without a separate controlled substance license covering those substances.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A survey put forward by the national healthcare, life science and workforce management law firm Epstein Becker Green found that telemental health services have increased in quantity this year – as have fraud-related enforcement actions at the state and federal levels. For instance, it cited efforts this year from the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 10, 2024

As well as its payment processing activities, Stripe provides billing, identity verification, and fraud management services. However, Stripe is not HIPAA compliant because of the way it records personal data within transaction data and uses the combined data to help detect fraud. Coinbase ) or dubious privacy practices (i.e.,

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What about license verification and screening? In July 2022, the OIG issued a Special Fraud Alert urging providers to exercise caution before entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies. What questions would you ask the current organization you are acquiring as it relates to its existing compliance program?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Among respondents, 67% also agreed that a lack of clear identities for patients put their organization at a higher risk for fraud, while 71% said it created identity verification and eligibility issues that made member enrollment and patient admission unnecessarily difficult.

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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”). Additional, but narrower and less common scenarios also qualify as the “practice of telemedicine” as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § Under 21 U.S.C. §

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. Owners Of Behavioral Health Companies Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud. Health professionals answer the call of telemedicine in Oklahoma. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. This nursing home facility is accused of Medicare fraud. Rural Michigan embraces telemedicine. Grant Memorial Hospital preparing to launch telemedicine cancer care. National Guard.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital settles federal healthcare fraud allegations for $2.5M. SOUTH DAKOTA.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Critics call the federal response ‘inadequate’ Express Scripts sues FTC over ‘flawed and biased’ PBM report HHS awards $100M to address workforce shortages HRSA orders J&J to drop controversial 340B rebate model Partnerships health systems are exploring ‘for the first time’ Quest Diagnostics’ Jim Davis (..)

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case. Telemedicine in Wyoming is growing, and is likely here to stay. CALIFORNIA. Cody Regional Health and St.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law. Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. HHS orders additional 2.5 million doses of monkeypox vaccine. detected in at least 7 states. Iowa physicians sell $16.4M

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 6, 2022

trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which extended Medicare coverage related to telemedicine practices. As within many areas of health care, however, expansion and innovation contributed to a higher risk of fraud and resulted in an increase in enforcement activity. Telemental Health Becomes More Accessible Across States.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. 2 companies granted licenses to produce medical cannabis in Georgia. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. million telemedicine visits since start of pandemic.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. over MassHealth fraud. NEW JERSEY.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

771(a), the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Pharmacy proposed new rules setting forth the requirements to allow a pharmacy to have licensed pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians perform limited pharmaceutical functions at a location other than on the premises of a pharmacy.

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