Bill of Health

APRIL 13, 2022

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires at the end of this week, with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra expected to renew the PHE once more to extend through mid-July. This policy improves coverage and helps reduce churn , which is associated with poor health outcomes.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

On April 29, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”). With a few exceptions, the Final Rule is a wholesale codification of the proposed rule.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 9, 2024

The deployment of FeelBetter’s platform is scheduled for 2024 to facilitate the management of polypharmacy for patients across Atlantic Health’s three Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which cater to a collective of over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries and more than 420,000 commercially attributed beneficiaries.

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Jane Sarashon

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The authors assert that, “individuals and communities have a negative right to not have their space impinged upon by government-facilitated action or development that adversely affects their health.” dumping and hazardous materials storage) in lower-income neighborhoods Redlining, which has resulted in certain neighborhoods (e.g.,

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the FY 2024 IPPS Final Rule (the “Final Rule”), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) incorporated certain social risk factors into the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (“VBP”) Program (“the Program”).

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

A Surge in Virtual Health Overnight, the pandemic exposed shortcomings in the healthcare system, leading to widespread adoption of virtual care services by patients and clinicians. of the total market share due to increased adoption to manage chronic conditions and monitor health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Series B funding proceeds will enable Scene to further accelerate its ability to serve Medicaid and Medicare managed care plans, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations. Scene reaching a milestone of impacting more than 200,000 lives with over 40M engagements through its 360° model of care.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

FQHCs can receive financial rewards for deploying an individualized, patient-centered care model that builds trust between patients and providers, which has shown to improve health outcomes. FQHCs can participate in APMs through Medicare and Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).

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AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Value in healthcare is the measured improvement in a person’s health outcomes for the cost of achieving that improvement1. When done “right,” value-based healthcare’s focus for better health outcomes aligns clinicians with their patients. That alignment is the essence of empathy.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The funding for this coordination of these social determinants of health aims to break down siloed efforts and better align care and social service providers – ideally enabling better health outcomes, reducing costs and protecting vulnerable populations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2021

These new tools, the company said, deliver stronger relationships across healthcare and life sciences organizations from anywhere, and by tapping into these innovations, organizations can streamline operations and, ultimately, drive better health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sherri Onyiego, Medical Director for the Texas Market at Equality Health. They also obtain public health data by ZIP code and data from a Health Information Exchange (HIE). An oft-cited statistic estimates that 80% of health outcomes can be attributed to SDoH.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Health plans could, for example, consider covering OTC hearing devices as part of the hearing benefits package provided to their Medicare Advantage plan members. Health plans offering the OTC benefit can also leverage the opportunity to educate members about the significant role hearing aids can play in improving their overall health.

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Health Populi

MAY 1, 2019

Here, I wonder, “What if… America reduced health disparities, increased health equity, and our ZIP codes didn’t determine our health outcomes and life expectancy?” public health — uniquely American versus the rest of the developed world. ” questions that I endeavor to answer.

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NY Health Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finally approved New York State’s 1115 waiver amendment to establish the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Program. The waiver amendment authorizes up to $2.2 The actual Medicaid Hospital Global Budget Model to be used remains to be approved by CMS.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A month before the public health emergency ended on May 11, 2023, 87 million individuals were enrolled in Medicaid. The increase was driven by multiple factors, including the pause of all periodic eligibility reviews during the public health emergency.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For New England’s Medicaid population, mental health centers and programs for pregnant women are seeing the highest usage rates (29% and 23% respectively). Above all, identifying the health-related social needs (HRSN) that impact health outcomes for the lower-income populations on Medicaid is key.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2023

The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. However, based on the National Institute on Aging's National Health and Aging Trends Study , researchers estimated roughly one-third of older adults in the U.S.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

On April 1, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced states may seek to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year through a new state plan option offered by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”).

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Regulations in the district encompass diverse healthcare areas, including patient privacy and data security, Medicaid and Medicare compliance, health insurance marketplaces, and scope of practice for healthcare professionals. Healthcare in D.C. is subject to both local and federal oversight, making its regulatory environment distinct.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2021

The authors suggest that investing more in prevention and health promotion for these groups could improve health outcomes and get to more equitable spending levels. Finally, check out Association of Race and Ethnicity and Medicare Program Type With Ambulatory Care Access and Quality Measures.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hawaii Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is a state agency responsible for overseeing public health and environmental protection initiatives across the Hawaiian Islands.

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YouCompli

APRIL 6, 2022

enrolled in the Medicare program – almost 20 percent of the U.S. Under the revised rule, the goal is for value-based arrangements to shift financial risks from Medicare to the healthcare provider or organization. . Again, the intent is to improve the quality of patient care and health outcomes. In 2020, 62.6 population.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Texas Health and Human Services comprises hundreds of programs that work with federally qualified health clinics (FQHCs), medical associations, community partners, and local governments to help the public find the health care they need. The Texas HHS oversees regulations for Medicare- and state Medicaid-funded services.

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Health Populi

JUNE 2, 2021

and how much care would be postponed or never realized in the health care system. A big uncertainty in this year’s forecast, pondering the 2022 picture, is what extent eliminate care will have on future adverse health outcomes… something that keeps my scenario planning humming across various modeling.

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

senators have pressed the FDA to take steps to eliminate pulse oximetry’s racial bias, which has caused delays in treatment and worse health outcomes, and more recently has raised concern about the reliability of hospital AI tools that draw on reams of data from the devices. .” State attorneys general and U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

advocated for two particular policy changes to be made permanent: the originating site rule, allowing physicians to be reimbursed for telehealth appointments wherever a patient is located, including a patient's home, and the expansion of Medicare- and Medicaid-reimbursable telehealth services. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Dr. Karen S.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in New Mexico , protecting the public and promoting patient safety. Regulations Unique to New Mexico To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in New Mexico , there are a few additional regulations.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 24, 2022

Through a combination of policy, education, and technology, we can start to turn the tide on PAD and improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities. The ARC Act would reduce amputations by requiring Medicare, Medicaid, and group health plans to cover preventive screenings for high-risk individuals without a copay.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It doesn’t take you to a health plan website. It doesn’t even take you to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. The good news is that support for family caregivers appears to be growing among public and private healthcare payers. Try Googling the word “caregiving.” In addition, President Biden’s $1.9

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Who Are Primary Care Community Health Workers? Primary care community health workers play a vital role in bridging the gap between patients and the healthcare system. They are frontline public health workers. They may also work in public health departments, schools, or other community-based organizations.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is a pivotal organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and health care systems across Maine, striving to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for all Mainers. Regulations Unique to Maine To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Maine , there are a few additional regulations.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 1, 2022

“Lung cancer is an urgent public health crisis and Optellum’s groundbreaking approach utilizing AI to accelerate early detection and intervention may fundamentally alter the healthcare community’s approach to combating this disease,” said Oliver Keown , MD, managing director of Intuitive Ventures.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 23, 2021

" The group plans to lobby policymakers to broaden coverage for care services in the home – including extension and expansion of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Hospital Without Walls provisions – advocate for bundled-payment models, home-based care and more. So there's a time limit on it.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Idaho , protecting the public and promoting patient safety. This bureau, in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Welfare , enforces healthcare compliance with both state and federal guidelines.

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