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Why Electronic Health Record Interoperability is a Key Step Toward Fair Drug Prices

Healthcare IT Today

With recent legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prices, it’s likely that the movement will grow , given the high and constantly rising costs of pharmaceuticals, especially gene therapies and other innovative or personalized drugs.

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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Preliminary Injunctions on Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate

Healthcare Law Blog

On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) Interim Final Rule (the “Rule”) in a 5-4 decision, staying the preliminary injunctions issued for 24 states by the District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Western District of Louisiana.

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Hospital at Home Programs Extended, But Final Push Is Needed

C&M Health Law

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a number of waivers and flexibilities to help healthcare providers manage the influx of patients during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). H@H programs can increase the accessibility and availability of health care services for patients.

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Texas Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicine

Med-Net Compliance

The indictment further alleges that the physician assistant attempted to conceal his continued practice of medicine by using identities of other physicians and medical personnel. Specifically, he allegedly created medical records under the identities of other physicians while they were traveling outside of the United States.

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What is CPT Code 90791 ? When & How To Use It

Medisys Compliance

The only significant distinction between the two numbers is that code 90792 covers medical services like filling a prescription. This makes code 90792 only available to psychiatrists and other qualified medical personnel. Why Outsource?

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Mexico

MedTrainer

Medical Marijuana and Cannabis Regulations In New Mexico, medical cannabis regulations for providers center around a structured program that requires providers to be licensed medical personnel authorized to prescribe and administer drugs under the Controlled Substance Act.

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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

Pharmacy Law Blog

Prosecutors alleged the medical personnel diagnosed patients at the Alabama practice with “vague, unsubstantiated medical conditions,” and prescribed controlled substances in 30-day quantities. It includes defense in federal or state court and defense in federal or state administrative hearings.

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