American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. Increased Telehealth Services.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

hours entering electronic health records (EHR data), and managing patient loads of 2,000 or more. faces a shortage of 17,325 primary care specialists, and increasing shortages of physicians, nurses, and other care staff are projected for years to come. Ravindra Patil, Sr. In 2021, 62.8% In addition, the U.S.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Do your hiring managers and Human Resources colleagues know what to look for? Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from federally funded healthcare programs. Provision of unnecessary or substandard services.

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MedTrainer

JULY 29, 2024

Corporate compliance training software is vital to tailoring programs to staff, departments, and locations. Corporate compliance training software is vital to tailoring programs to staff, departments, and locations. Department of Health & Human Services ( HHS ).

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. HHS puts $90 million toward addressing health disparities through data. Family nurse practitioners. CMS Proposes $1.6B

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Amazon Pharmacy partners with health plans for discount drugs. Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. HHS putting $35 million toward mental health support for children, young adults.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.” The result?

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.” The result?

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. Sensitive health data of 50 million Americans hacked or breached last year: analysis. As nurses quit, states seek to train more.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Banner Health to build new hospital in Buckeye.

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. The deal fell through, but that won’t solve Bartlett’s budget issues. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers $38.5M Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers $38.5M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

million loss, scraps 145 positions Health systems lock in acquisitions as year draws to a close Kaiser mental health workers’ strike leaves some patients struggling for care Kaiser Permanente Northern California rated highest for quality care MMCC Arranges $4.7M operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Mesa hospital Phoenix bioscience boom poised to improve health care and local economy, proponents say What’s next for Steward hospitals in Arizona?

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Why asking about social determinants of health is so important.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? What happens if it disappears?

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

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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

JUNE 7, 2024

News ranks hospitals in health equity. These hospitals earn top honors. These hospitals earn top honors. facility Southern Research CEO talks biotech incubator, future of Birmingham medicine ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. list includes 3 from Arizona ARKANSAS Children’s Miracle Network Raises $5.4M

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. Cullman Regional to build north Alabama’s 1st freestanding emergency department. USDA funds 11 rural Alabama health care projects with $7.3 CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

4 benefits of behavioral health partnership for hospital performance. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership. CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. House approves sweeping climate, tax, health care package. Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

Report: Amazon Pauses 50-State Virtual Care Service Expansion UnitedHealth acquires Amedisys for $3.3B after home health provider reneges on Option deal Will the doctor see you now? Maybe not amid the changing healthcare landscape in the US. Here’s why.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

CDC gives nursing home workers a big break – if they’re boosted. CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. CMS Issues Additional Vaccine Mandate Guidance for Nursing Homes. FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. US children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers.

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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

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

NATIONAL 5 numbers on the rise of Stark law violations 3 takeaways on the new federal data privacy proposal after its first public showcase 80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health (..)

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

90% of Skilled Nursing Pros Say Reimbursement Will Suffer Due to Labor Issues. Fewer Than 2% of Hospitals Excelling at Health Equity, Value. How hospitals should prepare for the end of the public health emergency. Justice Department cracks down on ASC, anesthesia provider arrangements. 16 healthcare responses to Roe v.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Vincent North in Sherwood Washington Regional Medical System Names Lucas Campbell as VP & Chief Transformation Officer 4 more Arkansas hospitals awarded federal funds Arkansas Legislative Council approves Department of Human Services’ requests for $13.4M Opens in North Little Rock CHI St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

AHA Urges DOJ to Protect Health Care Workers??from Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. Ex-Vanderbilt nurse’s trial could set dangerous precedent, ANA warns. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, CHA respond to Human Rights Watch report on nonprofit hospitals AMA urges end of noncompete clauses in physician contracts Amazon launches $100M generative AI center, targeting healthcare As urged by AHA, Supreme Court rules government can dismiss FCA case over relator’s objection Biden announces leader of the CDC Bill would give Biden (..)

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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 (..)

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Hall Render

AUGUST 9, 2024

NATIONAL 10 multimillion-dollar Stark law cases in 2 years 40 hospital ownership changes made in 1 day 15 Areas That Would Change Under Health Data Rule Proposal 5 states cracking down on noncompetes New DOJ whistleblower program not ‘easy money’: legal expert CMS’ inpatient rule adds ‘insult to injury,’ say hospital groups CMS drops (..)

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. SCOTUS won’t hear challenge to health worker vaccine mandate. Why health systems are choosing Amazon as their cloud provider. Worst health system data breaches of 2022, according to Wired. UAB names interim health system CEO.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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