The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A study publicized in August 2022 revealed that the complex coding structures used in the United States drive up medical billing costs. Indest III, J.D., This helps to make the U.S. one of the most expensive countries for health providers to [.].

Medical Billing 52

Medical Billing Licensing Doctors Medicaid 52

Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

Based on GNC’s website FAQ fine print, telehealth consultations are conducted with licensed physicians board-certified in the U.S. GNC is channeling to the current concerns of health consumers… value in the eye of the beholder and medical bill payer. Cost, cost, cost, cost, and cost — above quality of care.

Health Insurance 118

Health Insurance Medical Billing Licensing HIPAA 118

Physician Credentialing Company

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the medical billing field, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes refer to the universal code that is used by healthcare providers to report and bill their rendered services. Therapy sessions billed by code 90834 generally involve structured treatment approaches. Who can Bill CPT Code 90834?

Licensing 52

Licensing Medical Billing Telemedicine Medicare 52

Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Deploying telehealth with assured payment regardless of communications format would help practices better manage schedules and professional resources allowing licensed clinicians to each practice at the top of their license, conserving in-person “facetime” for those patients requiring in-person encounters.

Doctors 83

Doctors Licensing Hospitals Governance 83

Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 20, 2024

The following professionals are generally authorized to bill for behavioral health services: Psychiatrists: Medical doctors specializing in mental health, capable of diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, prescribing medications, and providing psychotherapy.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Licensing Medical Billing Informed Consent 59

Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

to resolve False Claims allegations Q&A with Ken DeFurio, CEO of the new Independence Health System St. to resolve False Claims allegations Q&A with Ken DeFurio, CEO of the new Independence Health System St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

Bernards ends talks with United Healthcare Brandi Stewart Named Chief Nurse for Baptist Health in Fort Smith, Van Buren A closer look at Arkansas Children’s Hospital expansion CALIFORNIA Adventist Health to buy Tenet Healthcare’s Central Coast hospitals for $550 million California nurses use billboard to voice opposition to hospital sale (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

SOUTH CAROLINA Grand Strand hospitals hope to see positive impact from Certificate of Need repeal McMaster signs South Carolina’s certificate of need repeal Newly-passed bill allows MUSC to move forward with delayed Nexton Hospital build Prisma Health records $31.7M ProMedica taps Ascension St.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

911 dispatchers couldn’t understand them OKLAHOMA Children’s hospital in Oklahoma second in country with new therapy technology OU Health receives federal grant to support telemedicine for rural stroke patients OREGON Legacy Health sells medical office building for $60.5M health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

for first half of fiscal 2024 UPMC back in the red with $198M operating loss, -0.7% hospitals Why can’t Rhode Island find a state health director? KXAN investigates Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 10, 2025

UCHealth to use war medical tactic to help save lives in Northern Colorado New Northern Colorado program delivers whole blood to patients in the field CONNECTICUT $1.9 UCHealth to use war medical tactic to help save lives in Northern Colorado New Northern Colorado program delivers whole blood to patients in the field CONNECTICUT $1.9

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Clint Hutson president of Bethesda North Hospital Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s highest-paid employee in 2022 made $1.7 before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M 24 spot in national ranking of life science talent What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Power: In crowded MA market, insurers should focus on trust to stand out LPN omission from CMS’ staffing mandate worries nursing homes Meditech, Google partner to bring generative AI to EHRs Meta facing lawsuit over violation of medical privacy New CMS rule to target opioid usage in ASCs New House Bill Focuses on Healthcare Price Transparency Nonprofit (..)

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked. round SSM Health Medical Minute: St.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

fraud scheme Banner names Seattle physician-scientist to C-suite role Bill would require Arizona hospitals to ask about immigration status Phoenix Children’s receives $2.25 million Some children’s behavioral health centers in Connecticut not licensed, report states DC D.C. area clinics, eyes more D.C.

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

MARCH 28, 2025

Louis Childrens Hospital gets $38M donation | FOX 2 MONTANA Bill could increase access to doula care in Montana Montana Examines Ways To Ease Health Care Workforce Shortages Montana officials monitoring U.S. It Renewed His License Twice. measles outbreak RiverStone Health reports 6 overdoses in 3 days in Yellowstone County St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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