The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has sued three nursing homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania, citing their “grossly substandard skilled nursing services.” By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has sued three nursing homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania, citing their “grossly substandard skilled nursing services.” By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 25, 2019

" There's another about "inspired aging and virtual care transformation" and another touting home care successes thanks to a "virtual care-enabled remote monitoring program." " At home, in the nursing home, in the hospital or clinic, telehealth can help.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. CMS also added guidance on §483.70(q)

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

Their guidance aims to improve a number of potential risks within the healthcare space by improving care at nursing homes and strengthening the program integrity in managed care. OIG pointed to the increased instances of patient neglect abuse as well as the need for oversight within nursing homes.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it issued significant changes to surveyor guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) facility health, quality and safety standards. [1] 1] Fact Sheet: Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety | CMS. [2]

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 16, 2022

On the revenue side, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have indicated plans to cut reimbursements for home-based healthcare services by 4.2% in 2023, a move the president of one major industry group said puts “the stability of home health care…at risk.” He keeps me here.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. viii] Who We Help – Nursing Homes | qioprogram.org. pdf (federalregister.gov).

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Hall Render

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amidst a nationwide nursing and skilled nursing facility staffing crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that additional information regarding nursing home staff numbers will be added to the January 2022 CMS Care Compare website. Weekend Staff.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This agreement builds on the successful results of the Value-Based Agreements Bridges and Highmark entered in January 2022 for Highmark’s Medicare Advantage members and the January 2020 Agreement for the Highmark Wholecare membership. News and World Report’s High Performing Hospitals and Best Regional Hospitals, among others.

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AIHC

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The initial version of the dashboard offers access to hospital safety data and will expand to include other healthcare settings, such as ambulatory clinics and nursing homes. She is also a volunteer hospice nurse, hospice hands-on-care volunteer and End of Life Doula.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

OIGs new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community emphasizes the importance of staff screening and exclusion checks. Under 42 CFR Sec.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 16, 2023

care.ai, an advanced Smart Care Facility Platform partners with Samsung to bring the highest quality graphics and display to care settings, elevating the patient experience by transforming hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities with smarter, more responsive care environments.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance terminating numerous blanket waivers applicable to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient hospices, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs), and end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has excluded a Louisiana man from participation in federal healthcare programs due to his ownership interest in seven Louisiana nursing homes that OIG previously excluded. As a result, OIG has excluded the nursing homes and their owner.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It doesn’t even take you to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. Thanks to the pandemic, for example, Medicare and most private insurance payers now cover telemedicine services, making it easier for patients and their caregivers to consult with their providers. Try Googling the word “caregiving.”

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has armed surveyors with detailed instructions on how to survey skilled nursing facilities for compliance with the CMS staff vaccine requirements. Six unvaccinated staff, if available.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Leveraging Oversight To Protect Nursing Home Residents Better Enhancing the quality of care in nursing homes remains paramount to OIG. Through years of oversight, they have discovered various obstacles and weaknesses within nursing home facilities.

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Kaiser Health News

MARCH 3, 2022

President Joe Biden’s top Medicare official suggested Wednesday that forthcoming rules to bolster nursing home staffing won’t be issued under a mechanism, known as interim final rules, that would allow regulations to take effect more or less immediately. 30, amounting to at least 23% of all U.S. ” .

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MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

This article will focus on the federal changes, but make sure to check with all states where your providers are licensed to stay up-to-date. CMS Burden Reduction Final Rule (84 FR 51732) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) permanently extended changes made to the Burden Reduction Final Rule.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. OIG: 25% of Medicare hospital patients experienced harm pre-pandemic. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. How does Arizona solve its nursing shortage? HHS Slots $5M to Increase Access to Cancer Screenings.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. System on the brink of collapse’: CT nursing home workers join national campaign for better wages, conditions. Hands-on care requirement cuts at Florida nursing homes means more residents will die, union says.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 17, 2020

As promised , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the coronavirus crisis, enabling more patients to get virtual care services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. Medicare coinsurance and deductibles still apply. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

NATIONAL Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations Bad news for FTC’s noncompete ban Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

MAY 17, 2024

Medicare fraud scheme One of Michigan’s largest insurers is altering telehealth billing. Here’s Why. California to make $3.3 Luke’s Hospital sees record number of twin births Iowa Gov. Medical Society names Hamilton primary care physician as new president Mass.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

New mental health clinic in Rexburg accepts Medicaid and Medicare ILLINOIS 3 IL Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. Here is what it will involve. billion on hospital acquisitions Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranked among best in 4 specialties, per U.S. Now, it’s against funding clinics missing standards.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

’ and highlights community partnerships in newly released Annual Report MARYLAND Baltimore jury awards $1.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

facility Southern Research CEO talks biotech incubator, future of Birmingham medicine ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

NATIONAL 80 hospitals sue HHS over Medicare Advantage Days payment rule AHA op-ed in Medical Economics sets the record straight on 340B program growth and the role of drug companies As hospitals close obstetric units, maternity care deserts become more common At Catholic hospitals, a mission of charity runs up against high care costs for patients Bill (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

Aurora Spine completes enrollment in lumbar fusion study California GI group faces wrongful termination, retaliation lawsuit California healthcare district replaces CEO How Stanford is doing home care differently COLORADO 5 years later, long COVID patients still getting treated in Colorado 22 Fort Collins-area providers are leaving Village Medical.

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