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What the future holds for HHS-OIG health IT enforcement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services aims to protect the integrity of federal healthcare programs, in addition to the health of beneficiaries. During that session, Re and VanLandingham will outline HHS-OIG's vision and values, as well as offering insight into future enforcement actions.

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Considerations and Benefits of Successful Healthcare Data Management

Healthcare IT Today

Recent government initiatives and legislation, such as the Omnibus Bill and Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery include provisions intended to bolster federal healthcare IT programs. Security, Integrity, and Accuracy.

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DOJ charges dozens in $1.1B telehealth fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

million after using telemedicine to shield what the DOJ described as one of the "largest healthcare fraud schemes in United States history." WHY IT MATTERS. More than 43 people in 11 judicial districts were charged for more than $1.1 billion total in schemes relating to telemedicine. In February a Florida woman agreed to pay $20.3

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Tools, Technology Already Exist for HIEs to Succeed

Healthcare IT Today

Health information exchanges (HIEs) are well-situated to help healthcare organizations achieve three core goals of value-based care: providing better care for individuals, reducing healthcare costs, and improving population health management strategies. A well-designed HIE can offer tremendous advantages.

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Ensuring Healthcare Compliance: Navigating the Complexities

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare compliance is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, ensuring adherence to federal healthcare laws and regulations. However, healthcare compliance is not a simple or straightforward task. It involves adhering to laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

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New Individual Mandate Regulations: What You Need to Know

ACA Times

This bill aimed, in part, to fill in the hole left in federal healthcare legislation by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which reduced the federal Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual Mandate to $0. How Did We Get Here?

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Is Cybersecurity An Issue When Using The ACV? The TIGTA Weighs In

ACA Times

The ACV was created with the intent to facilitate compliance for the Premium Tax Credit as well as the Shared Responsibility Payment. The TIGTA tested the IRS ACV system through various forms of testing, checking accuracy, cybersecurity, technology, and best practices.