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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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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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations. Store-and-forward is less commonly reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs. This includes understanding various fraud and abuse laws.

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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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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Provider enrollment is when a healthcare provider is registered with insurance networks or government payers , like Medicaid or Medicare. 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.

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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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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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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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Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. Credentials Verification Organizations to the Rescue?

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. Credentials Verification Organizations to the Rescue?

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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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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. Hospital association sues DHS over pro-union language in Medicaid contracts. Medicaid experts say Utah is hard at work preparing for redeterminations and integrating care under DHHS.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Alabama Medicaid enrollment increases as pandemic requirement continues. 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. Here’s why.

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

Vincent hospital names chief medical officer UAMS Awarded $1.9M to Study Environmental Links to Breast Cancer in Arkansas Arkansas approves additional $4.5 operating margin in FY24 What’s new with Kaiser Permanente?

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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.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ biotech mulling sweetened acquisition offer D.C.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M Care Taps Health Net Exec as New CEO COLORADO Aurora’s Fitzsimons plans development opportunities on 60 acres Boulder drug discovery co. 3 in the U.S. for maternity care Healthcare Shifts Driving Demand For Outpatient Facilities In Denver Insider Breach, Email Attacks Net $1.7M

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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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

million bird flu shots to U.S. million bird flu shots to U.S. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

cancer, cardio lab fraud. Delaware Adds Centene Plan to Medicaid Managed Care Offerings. Key advocates reflect on Hawaii postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 Hospital System Says It’s Hurt by Lack of Medicaid Expansion. MISSISSIPPI.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

HRSA warns Sanofi over 340B rebate proposal Major health systems including Mayo Clinic, UPMC join with ATA to launch digital tech alliance Medicare physician pay for 2026 could be based on Medicare Economic Index Medline submits confidential filing for potentially huge IPO More HIPAA audits on the way, HHS official warns New CMS model could slash provider (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. Vendor sues to identify mystery owners of shuttered nursing home so it can sue for fraud. fraud scheme. Minnesota health systems doing better financially, but bracing for Medicaid cliff.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Million Individuals Affected by MOVEit Hack MARYLAND Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery College form partnership to address need for qualified nursing workforce Harford Memorial Hospital closing set for Feb. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Many more are waiting.

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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

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. Lawmakers not giving up on bill to expand Medicaid to undocumented kids. Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind star surgeon. over MassHealth fraud. Rural healthcare providers feel the pain of North Carolina’s “Medicaid gap”.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

New mental health clinic in Rexburg accepts Medicaid and Medicare ILLINOIS 3 IL Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. 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. Now, it’s against funding clinics missing standards.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 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.

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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

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

Doctor loses at least four homes, sentenced to federal prison for healthcare fraud amounting to $38M. million in restitution in complex telemedicine fraud scheme. QC dermatologist to pay $1.66M for fraud claim. Mississippi awards 3 Medicaid contracts. Hospitals holding up NC Medicaid deal, Gov. NORTH CAROLINA.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The following is a guest article by Crystal Campbell, Director Out-of-State Medicaid at Aspirion For healthcare providers, managing out-of-state (OOS) Medicaid claims can feel like traversing a regulatory minefield. This variation creates significant hurdles for hospitals treating OOS Medicaid patients.

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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

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Jaya Raj fosters relatable health care ARKANSAS 5 ASC legal cases, controversies in 1 month UAMS Report Shows Financials Improved in Fiscal Year 2023 Clinical Transaction Checks In at $1.5M Million Settlement with L.A. Million Settlement with L.A. headcount among top 10 biopharma employers shrinks New Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

Businesses set to profit from medical marijuana in Mississippi Missouri, Mississippi Advance Bills To Expand Postpartum Medicaid Benefits MISSOURI Missouri, Mississippi Advance Bills To Expand Postpartum Medicaid Benefits Missouri congressman seeks a lifeline for rural hospitals New St.

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