Med-Net Compliance

JULY 25, 2022

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the resolution of eleven investigations in its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Right of Access Initiative, bringing the total number of these enforcement actions to thirty-eight since the initiative began.

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HIPAA US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 59

Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6 With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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Fraud Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance program guidance is for individual providers like hospitals or nursing homes.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Fraud Compliance Framework 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Value-based care, a model that rewards better patient health outcomes, has experienced a surge in interest amid heightened consumer awareness and among payers seeking to lower costs and stabilize reimbursement. WEDI has close working relationships with both CMS and CAQH.

COVID-19 75

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Health Insurance 75

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Mental health emergency co-responder program comes amid Illinois labor shortage. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. Indiana sued for lack of mental health beds, accused of putting defendants in ‘legal limbo’ Study: Indiana ranks in top 10 for hospital prices in nation. Fort Kent hospital’s $13.6M

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. Drug Shortages Worsening, Pharmacists Say.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. 3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals. CONNECTICUT.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Acquisition of BCBSLA Paused a Second Time It was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. What they say sets them apart.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Maternal health care is disappearing in rural communities. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

AZDHS not protecting nursing home residents by reviewing complaints. Health care company expects to earn nearly $10 million in annual profits from AZ prisons contract. Arizona Becomes 3rd State to Provide In-Home Care for Sick Children. Pritzker signs nursing home reform legislation.

COVID-19 40

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

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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M Corewell Health reports 1.4%

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Humana sues to reverse cut to Medicare Advantage ratings Karen Lynch steps down as CVS Health CEO Nursing home survey teams don’t always have to include nurses: federal appeals court Senate report: How private equity ‘gutted’ dozens of U.S. health care company acquires three Del.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

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. Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Locals are skeptical.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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

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

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

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Doctors 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

in repairs Sutter Health faces possible $519M payout in alleged double billing case COLORADO Denver Health sued by sons after father’s jail death How a Kaiser Permanente worker strike could affect Colorado patients Kaiser names regional president Medical Office Building in Littleton Sells for $6.1M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Nurses 40

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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Feds approve program for rural Arkansas health care but it will cost local taxpayers more. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Daniel Barchi named CIO of CommonSpirit Health.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

American Hospital Association Throws Weight Behind Nursing Home TNA Legislation. CMS leader says health innovation must be accessible to everyone. Decades of neglect in nursing homes spur Biden plan for staff mandates. Health system cash reserves plummet. Louisiana nursing home operator settles for $12.5M.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

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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 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

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Medicaid 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

Alejandro Quiroga as president and CEO Kansas audit sounds alarm on security flaws at Osawatomie State Hospital NRH noted by COMPASS for commitments to patient safety, healthcare quality KENTUCKY Baptist Health Paducah top 10 in U.S.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Fraud 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

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. Apprentice program addressing the nursing shortage crisis in Alabama. UnityPoint Health names nursing chief.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

MAY 17, 2024

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals Ransomware 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Health systems grow apprenticeships to tackle shortages. HHS alerts health sector to monkeypox-themed phishing campaign. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Workers’ comp insurers fight Florida’s hospital payment plan.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tulane’s new nursing school hopes to help bolster the ranks. hospitals for maternity care UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate Massachusetts health system sees over $17M FY ’23 profit Mass. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

Nursing Homes 40

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