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Florida provider group to pay $24.5M after False Claims Act allegations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Billing federal healthcare programs for services that providers know are unnecessary or unreasonable undermines the quality of care that patients receive and increases the costs of these taxpayer-funded programs," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. million to resolve False Claims Act allegations.

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Maximizing Healthcare Data Starts with a Human-Centric Approach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chris Anello, Director of Digital Platforms at iTech AG The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare organizations to the edge and exposed both challenges and opportunities related to public health data.

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Florida man pleads guilty in scheme exploiting amended telehealth restrictions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Leonel Palatnik, the co-owner of Panda Conservation Group LLC, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to offer kickbacks and one count of paying a kickback. "We will continue to support the unprecedented COVID-19 public health effort by holding accountable people who use deceptive tactics to profit from the pandemic," he said.

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Why Therapists Should Use HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During COVID-19

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The lifting of penalties for non-HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms currently only apply to telehealth sessions covered by Medicare and other federal healthcare programs overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You’ll be able to host group therapy sessions. Insurance Company Requirements.

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