Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Multimillion dollar mental health center could soon be coming to Decatur. An APR 40th anniversary encore presentation. How drones are innovating Alabama’s health care industry. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. Hospitalization at home?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For healthcare providers, telehealth presents an opportunity to address patient care needs, improve the customer experience and reduce costs. This means patients can receive care wherever they are – at home, nursing home, assisted living, etc. What are some of the unique aspects of supporting patients remotely?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 4, 2022

At the micro-level, the lack of data interoperability means that patient data cannot be easily shared between the hospital that the patient visited and the family physician that regularly takes care of them…or between the nursing home and the urgent care clinic. If their data could be helpful, they were willing to make it available.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We know that incarcerated patients often present at younger ages with more advanced stages of disease when seen by external health care providers. And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

In addition, the COVID-19 public health emergency triggered shifts in Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, which could impact millions of people. Reporting abuse cases can be challenging, particularly in non-facility settings like home-based services or group residences. With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Nurse-staffing bill advancing through Colorado Legislature. Now Durango’s public health agency is sounding the alarm. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Mental health emergency co-responder program comes amid Illinois labor shortage. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers. Was it you?

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers. Was it you?

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SQA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ma rketing authorization holders (MAHs) can now register their Industry Single Point of Contact (i-SPOC) who will inform EMA about the supply and availability of critical medicines identified in the context of a ‘public health emergency’ or a ‘major event’. The products are private labeled for Major Pharmaceuticals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

The quickly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has warranted the growing use of telehealth and non-invasive remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient monitoring while reducing patient and healthcare provider contact and possible exposure to the virus.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. ‘I feel extorted:’ Former FMC nurses told to pay $5K after being fired for refusing vaccine. 8 recent hospital, health system executive resignations.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. AI in Healthcare Presents Need for Security, Privacy Standards. How 5 health systems are spending their innovation investment dollars. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. CT Senate approves $25 million children’s mental-health legislation. CMS Proposes $1.6B in malpractice case.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. 12 million dollar drug lab, mental health center coming to Dothan. Huntsville Hospital to launch new nurse training program.

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

Carney signs HB 350, creates Diamond State Hospital Review Board Test and go: Delaware County to launch automated health care kiosks FLORIDA Baptist Health expanding in Mandarin Baptist Health to open its ER and imaging center in St. Free market health care:’ Boon or bane for rural Kentucky?

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. UC San Diego Health names new CIO.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M Corewell Health reports 1.4%

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 17, 2022

First, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are seeing large numbers of suits , particularly for failures in infection control. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. For example, some apply to only some types of businesses, or, if they apply to health care facilities, might not immunize nursing homes.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

American Hospital Association Throws Weight Behind Nursing Home TNA Legislation. CMS leader says health innovation must be accessible to everyone. Decades of neglect in nursing homes spur Biden plan for staff mandates. Health system cash reserves plummet. Nurses respond amid flu, RSV surge ahead of winter.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative.

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Bill of Health

JULY 5, 2023

Some have also served as public health officials and/or professors. The pandemic response in the United States, and its attendant hospitalization and death rates, represents a failure of public health. They also present good ideas on the “how” side of public health. 209), and the like.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Employees who do not report to a workplace where other individuals, such as coworkers or customers, are present are exempted from coverage – an exemption which could lead employers to reevaluate whether to continue remote working practices. Long Term Care facilities, including nursing homes.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Like ordering from Amazon: Where health tech is heading, according to 3 CIOs. Medical groups to Biden: ED boarding at a ‘crisis point’ Nursing home groups request public health emergency extension. Supreme Court Weighs Whether Medicaid Residents Can Sue State-Owned Nursing Homes.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

health care Skilled nursing providers embrace bill nixing staff mandate, despite uncertain fate US News to begin rating ASCs ALABAMA Birmingham business lands pharmacy contract with Louisiana hospital Madison Co. CT presents draft settlement in YNHH-Prospect hospitals sale Mandell-Braunstein family gifts $2.5M NATIONAL 8.5M

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Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

grant for public health response Hawaii Gov. Mary’s hospital names new president and CEO; starts April 24 HAWAII Maui healthcare workers remain on strike, no clear end Hawaii gets $14.2M

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

NATIONAL As AI advances in healthcare, industry players wrestle with its risks AHA Comments on FY 2024 Proposed Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities AHA rebukes ‘flawed’ study on hospital finances AHA urges CMS to consider inflation, staffing in light of proposed inpatient rehab rule AHCA prepared to sue over minimum staffing mandate AMA, (..)

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

million to benefit South Side and south suburban communities in fiscal 2022 INDIANA Beacon Health announces hiring freeze, pay cuts for employees Carmel-based NICO Corp. million to benefit South Side and south suburban communities in fiscal 2022 INDIANA Beacon Health announces hiring freeze, pay cuts for employees Carmel-based NICO Corp.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

billion behavioral health contract to Centene Idaho Drops Panel Investigating Pregnancy-Related Deaths as US Maternal Mortality Surges Kootenai Health CEO to retire after nonprofit conversion Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Ammon Bundy a no-show for beginning of St.

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

Patients want greater control over health data sharing, AMA survey shows. Nursing Home Operators Make Infrastructure, Staffing Changes to Meet Behavioral Health Needs. Alabama nursing homes battling staffing shortages amid COVID uptick. Washington, DC nursing home resident charged in murder of roommate.

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