Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

This, among other policy shifts, has a direct impact on healthcare provider organizations and telemedicine companies delivering care virtually. Some parts of our practice do leverage telemedicine prescribing flexibilities, and we were part of that scramble to align with DEA’s original proposed rules.

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Licensing Telemedicine Hospitals COVID-19 184

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2022

RVUs are applied to each service for work, medical practice expenses, and malpractice expenses. Behavioural Health and Telemedicine: The Behavioural Health subsector was down 18.4% Telemedicine is also experiencing a higher level of competition and growing costs of advertising. from $34.61 in CY 2022 to $33.08 in CY 2023.

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Health Populi

APRIL 5, 2021

” Those risks are shown in the second bar chart: over six in ten digital health business lacked coverage for a range of existential risks, including system failure or cyber hacks, technology errors, malpractice cause by incorrect data resulting in bodily injury, and loss or disclosure of personal or sensitive data.

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Malpractice COVID-19 Public Health Governance 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 9, 2023

If a company is dispensing medical advice, providing guidance or therapy, or prescribing or selling products, there are additional risks spanning from medical malpractice to bodily injury claims associated with these services that are often overlooked. Cyber liability, errors and omissions, and medical malpractice liability are key exposures.

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Malpractice Telemedicine Doctors Licensing 98

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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COVID-19 Telemedicine Informed Consent Compliance 59

Physician Credentialing Company

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Use of Modifiers When services are delivered through different mediums, such as individual psychotherapy delivered through telemedicine, then suitable modifiers should be used. Important modifiers in this case are: 95 Modifier: It suggests that the psychotherapy session was done through synchronous telemedicine.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

As AIHC advises, another resource is legal advice through your malpractice insurance company. For Beginners - Basic Telehealth Concepts Telehealth is also referred to as Telemedicine. CCHP has been tracking audio-only policies across the country and offers access to state audio-only policies via CCHP’s Policy Finder Tool.

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HIPAA COVID-19 Compliance Compliance Officers 52

AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Have you thought of Telemedicine or Telehealth ? Many times, your malpractice insurance company can provide free risk services, so check it out as an initial resource! Telemarketing to educate patients about various upcoming seminars, health screenings work well in the rural and small group practices.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Arizona telemedicine company owners admit $64 mln kickback scheme. Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic. Judge awards $5 million to NH woman in medical malpractice case. Ducey announces $6.5M training initiative for nurses, caregivers who work in long-term care facilities. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Health professionals answer the call of telemedicine in Oklahoma. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover. Health care report: More questions than answers. Coronavirus cases climb in California.

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

NY Health Law

APRIL 15, 2021

Pending legislation addresses the amount of reimbursement available for telehealth (both by Medicaid and commercial insurers) and permissible modalities (including asynchronous telemedicine). Similarly, the impact of the use of telehealth on professional malpractice and misconduct will need to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

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Informed Consent Malpractice Telemedicine Medicaid 52

Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

biotech mulling sweetened acquisition offer D.C. 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.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 Private practices rethink approach amid changing pay models. HHS orders additional 2.5 million doses of monkeypox vaccine. cancer, cardio lab fraud.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

hospital Nemours Children’s Health plans $130 million investment at Wilmington campus New trial ordered in Temple Health’s $45M malpractice case Operating engineers union wins St. United Therapeutics ‘no longer pursuing’ nearly 350 acres in Hackett Hill area NEW JERSEY 4 N.J. to state economy, report finds N.J.s

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Fraud 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

million telemedicine visits since start of pandemic. NH lawmakers launch review of Board of Medicine amid hospital malpractice reports. CHOP study explores the use of telemedicine in child neurology in largest study to date. Timing is right for Sanford Health’s $350 million expansion in telemedicine, experts say.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Alexius Devils Lake Hospital renovations Closing the Medicaid Gap Is Just the First Step, as Nursing Homes Fight for Predictable Reimbursement Sanford nursing director back home after an opportunity to help a hospital in Costa Rica What do malpractice payments look like in North Dakota? OHIO Buckeye Career Center receives $2.9M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

’ ARKANSAS Arkansas system reduces workforce ahead of Baptist deal Funding recommended for four rural Arkansas hospitals Griffin’s $50M Grant Will Create Pediatric Opioid Center at Arkansas Children’s Helena Regional Medical Center Being Sold Panel approves another $12.5M

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind star surgeon. New grants will fund mental health telemedicine at Wisconsin community centers. Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp’s desk. State hits Anthem with whopping fine for insurance violations.

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nadia Hansel on shaping the future of medicine LifeBridge Health secures $100K grant to combat gun violence in Baltimore Maryland women’s health disparities are above national average, study says Maryland hospitals dealing with IV fluid shortage after hurricane damaged N.C.

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

million in restitution in complex telemedicine fraud scheme. Doctor defends against malpractice claim, says suit wrongfully branded him ‘Dr. Price transparency rated ‘exemplary’ at 2 Georgia system hospitals after CMS fines. Georgia nurse practitioner sentenced to prison, ordered to pay more than $1.6 Death 2.0’.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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

Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

ARIZONA Builders break ground on Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa Dignity Health eyes Prasada parcel in Surprise to build new hospital Family says their father was neglected at Casa Grande nursing home Pair of Arizona medical startups win federal grants to advance toward commercialization Summit governing board, CEO agree to change in leadership (..)

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Amazon’s leaked ‘Clinic’ would connect patients to telemedicine. After record-breaking malpractice award, Coralville clinic files for bankruptcy. AHA responds to House request for feedback on stabilizing MACRA programs. AI can enable better fall prevention for seniors. Indiana Health Systems Join Forces to get REaL Data.

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Blue Shield of California is counting on it. raising $5M endowment campaign for free health care clinic Trilogy Health Services names first chief medical officer OrthoCincy Orthopaedics expands reach in Kentucky with acquisition of Ortho Louisville LOUISIANA LCMC Health Launches Minority Administrative Fellowship Program St.

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

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The American Medical Association, a proponent of shields, noted , “Among those most in need of protection are the physicians who are on the front lines providing care to COVID-19 patients, those who have shifted their practices to telemedicine, and those whose treatment decisions may have been based on government directives.”

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Public Health 237

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

in healthcare training matches to 33 programs E-town’s $225M Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion opens Free-standing birthing centers gain ground after St.

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

million malpractice award from Midland hospital McLaren Northern Michigan opens behavioral health center in Cheboygan McLaren Health Care names 1st chief nursing officer Planned Parenthood of Michigan expands reach with virtual health center Trinity Health reports $283.5M tax break for Norwood jobs; 42 other Mass.

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

Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

KXAN investigates Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

women face $1M in rejected claims as feud between United HealthCare and doctors escalates New York ASC adds bladeless LASIK NEW MEXICO Behavioral health overhaul picking up steam at Roundhouse How a New Mexico hospital CFO is fighting increasing denials New Mexico weighs medical malpractice legislation: 3 things to know NM awards $40.6M

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Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Medicaid 40

Med League

MARCH 23, 2022

Telemetry Nurses are highly trained and experienced in reading an ECG/EKG and other telemedicine technology, they possess the ability to interpret and utilize this information and can identify dangerous heart rhythms and intervene promptly. Telemetry Nurses work in an intense, fast paced, challenging and high-pressure environment.

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Nurses Elder Care Telemedicine Hospitals 40