HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2023

Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach LLP (HPMB) is a New York City-based medical malpractice law firm. Confidential patient information should be treated with care and secured online to protect New Yorkers from identity theft and fraud.

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HIPAA Ransomware Malpractice Health Insurance 109

Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. It plays a key role in reducing malpractice risks, preventing fraud, and verifying that healthcare professionals have the necessary training and clinical experience to perform their duties.

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Malpractice Licensing Regulatory Compliance Hospitals 52

Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

In this quick guide, we’ll explore the importance of including NPDB monitoring in your routine license and exclusion monitoring to protect your organization and the patients you serve from fraud, waste, and abuse. Its mission is to enhance healthcare quality, defend the public, and decrease healthcare fraud and misuse in the U.S.

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Licensing Malpractice Fraud Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here’s how these plans help limit liability: Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Compliance plans include measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare organization. Reduce Medical Malpractice Risk: Ensuring patient safety is a fundamental component of compliance plans.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2024

In addition to litigation, Katie focuses on matters related to government investigations, the False Claims Act and fraud and abuse. Before joining Hall Render, Katie gained hands-on litigation experience in medical malpractice defense, product liability and premises liability cases.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This confidential clearinghouse primarily aims to safeguard public interest and healthcare quality while reducing fraud and abuse. Health organizations must complete National Practitioner Data Bank or NPDB credentialing to maintain compliance with federal regulations.

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Verisys

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are seven red flags to look out for and the reasons why: Incomplete or inconsistent application: Missing or conflicting data regarding education, training, work history, licensure, or malpractice history might indicate false information or attempts to conceal relevant details.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 15, 2024

By validating staff competence, it reduces the likelihood of malpractice claims and legal issues. This process reduces the risk of fraud and ensures accuracy. It also involves checking for any disciplinary actions or malpractice history. There are also checks for malpractice history and criminal background.

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Malpractice Compliance Licensing Medical Billing 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 11, 2024

These screenings search through various databases containing records of individuals or organizations barred from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal/state healthcare programs due to fraud, abuse, or other offenses. Why is Sanction Screening Vital Under HIPAA?

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HIPAA Malpractice Regulatory Compliance Compliance 52

Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

This creates the potential for adverse patient outcomes, leading to expensive malpractice lawsuits. However, an even better source is an aggregated dataset such as Verisys’ FACIS (Fraud Abuse Control Information System). Thorough and ongoing provider screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Clinical Risks: These are associated with patient care and can include malpractice claims, costs of corrective procedures, and increased insurance premiums resulting from adverse patient outcomes. Financial Risks: They encompass losses from billing errors, fraud, and abuse claims, or failed investments related to healthcare provisions.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By adopting an enterprise risk management framework, healthcare entities can identify potential financial risks such as: Revenue loss due to billing errors or fraud Increased expenses related to malpractice claims or litigation settlements Reimbursement challenges Through proactive mitigation strategies outlined within the enterprise risk management (..)

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Regulatory Compliance Compliance Malpractice Fraud 52

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The employer may also review any pending and past medical malpractice cases or disciplinary actions. This helps uphold quality healthcare standards and protects against fraud, waste, and abuse. Complying with laws regarding fraud, waste, and abuse also helps to reduce unnecessary expenditures.

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Licensing Governance Compliance Fraud 52

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The practice of telehealth raises many questions regarding malpractice liability including informed consent (addressed in more detail below), practice standards and protocols, supervision requirements for nonphysician providers, and the provision of professional liability insurance coverage.

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Verisys

APRIL 27, 2023

Verisys’ proprietary dataset, Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) , is the largest and most comprehensive dataset for screening allied health and medical providers. As a credentialing verification organization , Verisys has a variety of solutions that can meet your organization’s credentialing needs. With over 5.5

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Malpractice Licensing Fraud Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

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Malpractice Due Diligence Compliance Licensing 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority. Maintaining compliance helps protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. Upon completion and approval, the provider can begin billing for medical services.

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Malpractice Licensing Hospitals Compliance 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This reduces the risk of fraud, supports adherence to industry regulations, and safeguards against legal and financial repercussions. By maintaining precise records, healthcare organizations can prevent errors in referrals, reduce the risk of malpractice, and ensure patients receive care from qualified professionals.

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Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Malpractice 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Many healthcare employers utilize FACIS (Fraud Abuse Control Information System), offered by Verisys, to screen for any sanctions, exclusions, or disciplinary actions at the federal and state levels. This step ensures that healthcare organizations hire qualified professionals with clean records.

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Nurses US Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

This does not include the potential cost of damage to the practice’s reputation if those ransomed records containing PHI were sold for use in payment fraud or identity theft. In light of these growing threats, we are at or near a point where cyber liability insurance is as essential as malpractice insurance or business liability insurance.

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HIPAA Compliance Ransomware Malpractice 52

Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. As compliance requirements change to keep up with ever-evolving, accelerating fraud schemes and high expectations for quality care and outcomes, they place increasing demands on healthcare facilities. Credentials Verification Organizations to the Rescue?

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Governance Licensing Malpractice Medicaid 52

Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. As compliance requirements change to keep up with ever-evolving, accelerating fraud schemes and high expectations for quality care and outcomes, they place increasing demands on healthcare facilities. Credentials Verification Organizations to the Rescue?

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Governance Licensing Malpractice Medicaid 52

AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM Due to the high volume of fraud schemes involving telemarketing revealed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over recent years, it is important that providers heed “buyer beware” when engaging with a telemarketing firm. “If If it is too good to be true it probably isn't.”

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Please note that the potential for ulterior financial motives does not automatically presume that the intent is somehow suspect, in the same way that potential medical malpractice concerns does not legitimately question the clinical motives of all other providers.

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Nursing Homes Malpractice Hospitals Nurses 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Malpractice Certification of Insurance. Verify organizational information (board, Drug Enforcement Administration registration, malpractice insurance, etc.) Restrictions may be placed upon a practitioner’s license for civil or legal violations as well as discipline imposed by the medical board. . Professional Affiliations.

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Licensing US Department of Health and Human Services Malpractice Compliance 52

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The longer the pandemic continues, the more obvious it is how effective the sweeping federal and state laws shielding medical providers from malpractice associated with COVID-19 have been. Absent fraud, after damages are awarded, plaintiffs cannot reopen their suits to reflect greater-than-expected future harm. By Jennifer S.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The goal of this requirement is to eliminate fraud and abuse. For instance, Arizona demands a 10-year history of any sanctions on a provider’s license, while others ask about past malpractice suits. While this may seem straightforward, the implementation is far from simple.

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Medicaid Medicaid Hospitals Malpractice 70

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Judge awards $5 million to NH woman in medical malpractice case. Covid-19 continues climbing in state. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Arkansas Sues Drugmakers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Insulin Costs. CALIFORNIA. Nevada to lift emergency declaration.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

hospital Nemours Children’s Health plans $130 million investment at Wilmington campus New trial ordered in Temple Health’s $45M malpractice case Operating engineers union wins St. United Therapeutics ‘no longer pursuing’ nearly 350 acres in Hackett Hill area NEW JERSEY 4 N.J. to state economy, report finds N.J.s

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Fraud 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Million in Tucson Steward Arizona behavioral hospital gets interim manager Former AZ Department of Health employee charged in Medicaid fraud indictment Arizona hospital performs kidney transplant using robotic technology ARKANSAS NIH Director “blown away” by health care efforts in Arkansas Arkansas Gov.

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

Regional Health named one of the best places to work in Kentucky UK HealthCare taps chief revenue officer LOUISIANA Louisiana opens $33M mental health hospital Louisiana physician, wife to pay $450K for neurostimulator fraud scheme Louisiana physician charged for $6.6M Vincent hospital names chief medical officer UAMS Awarded $1.9M

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Nurses Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

NATIONAL 92% Of U.S. Here is what it will involve. billion on hospital acquisitions Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranked among best in 4 specialties, per U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

News & World Report for the Best Hospitals for Maternity Englewood Health Expands Local Availability of Specialized Medical and Surgical Expertise with the Addition of Several New Specialists Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Centers New $45 Million Cardiovascular Suite Opens Dec. TEXAS Bivacor to implant more U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. Owners Of Behavioral Health Companies Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover. Here’s why.

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

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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

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