Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

” Insurers in 2021 may invest in better integration internally and with healthcare providers to create a better member experience, HRI said. ” "Traditional health insurers are facing competition from newer companies with business models built around the member experience and digital tools to enhance that experience."

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 11, 2022

A nursing home contracted with a chicken farm for medical records shredding services. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or. A dentist texted a video of himself extracting a tooth while standing on a hoverboard. No, I’m not making these up. They actually happened.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 27, 2024

The healthcare sector has been a prime target for cyberattacks and data breaches over the last several years, which makes compliance with the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) all the more important. However, with the growing use of digital communication comes an increased risk of data breaches.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Nursing Homes: Skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other types of nursing homes. In these cases, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require compliance programs from the following facilities: Hospitals: General acute care and specialty hospitals.

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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 Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

How are HIPAA violations dealt with and what are the penalties for individuals that accidentally or deliberately violate HIPAA and access, disclose, or share protected health information (PHI) without authorization? . The failure to comply with HIPAA Rules can result in significant penalties for HIPAA covered entities.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

JANUARY 20, 2022

Essentially, the AHCA regulates and coordinates the Medicaid system and the healthcare providers that offer medical services through that program to Floridians, so there is sharing of healthcare data and resources across the state through the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis. What Are Florida AHCA Regulations?

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Health Law RX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Attorneys who represent employees in wage and hour related cases will likely be communicating with the staff of health care providers to alert them to this new obligation because their fees would be paid by their Provider employer who fails to comply. Employees Eligible for Pay Increases. Impacted Fee for Service Providers.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Download the Ultimate List of Training Requirements for Long-Term Care to see a full list of federal training requirements for nursing homes and skilled nursing staff broken down by role, with the applicable standard, CMS violation category, and frequency.

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

Starting January 1, 2022, health care providers are required under Massachusetts law to notify patients if the provider is in or out of the patient’s “health benefit plan. ” For in-network providers, this obligation is only required if the patient asks for this information.

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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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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Similarly, WEDI was named in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) legislation as an advisor to the HHS Secretary. WEDI has a specific workgroup focused on payment models; their primary goal is to improve the efficiency of health data exchanges through education and advocacy.

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Matt Kinley

JANUARY 22, 2017

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Corporate Integrity Agreement negotiations with Health and Human Services. KLP’s compliance capabilities include: • Anti-kickback laws. Stark Law matters. Matt Kinley, Esq.

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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

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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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Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Others include SB956 , which sets requirements for discharge standards regarding follow-up appointments and prescription medications for patients being discharged from a hospital or nursing home facility. Another is SB0003 which establishes standards for access to and sharing of consumer health data.

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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.

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

NATIONAL AHA, others file amicus briefs opposing major drug companies 340B rebate models Americans borrowed $74B for medical bills in 2024 CMS to end 4 Medicare payment programs early HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer Hospitals Get $700M From Drugmakers in Opioid Class-Action Lawsuit House passes bill with short-term wins for (..)

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2023

Healthcare providers and health insurance plans are actively seeking ways to measure frailty using insurance claims, electronic health records (EHRs), and on a more limited scale, health risk assessments.

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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. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Colorado Springs health clinic to pay settlement in fraud lawsuit. 3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals.

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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.

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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. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

health company plans major expansion after $320M SPAC deal State to hand out $111M in behavioral health care grants Maryland psychiatric hospital CEO on leave, accused of threatening staff MD Has 2 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S.,

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

News & World Report rankings Tennessee, Kentucky ranked among top 10 health crisis hotspots in US, report says They didnt care. in FY 2024 OSF HealthCare CEO to retire OSF hospital names new president Oversight of charged Illinois healthcare workers limited: Report Panorama Summit Orthopedics joins CommonSpirit State Sen.

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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%

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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.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. Louis-based innovation nonprofit gets $14M federal grant to produce drug ingredients St. Louis-based cancer drug company launches clinical trial with European partner Big St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds A Judge Ruled a Louisiana Prison’s Health Care System Has Failed Inmates for Decades. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds A Judge Ruled a Louisiana Prison’s Health Care System Has Failed Inmates for Decades. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Daniel Barchi named CIO of CommonSpirit Health. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Patient sues Advocate Aurora Health in federal court over ‘pixel’ data breach.

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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

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

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. Luke’s Health Center to Open in Northwest New Jersey Former CEO sues New Jersey hospital over ‘amateurish’ firing As COVID-19 cases slowly rise again, 1 in 4 nursing homes in N.J.

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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.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Nurses protesting at Illinois Veterans’ Home over staffing issues. Genesis Health System and MercyOne to partner. Iowa health system receives $753K grant for Epic EHR install. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

John Hoeven discusses future of Devils Lake health care and the state of CHI St. Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M

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