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By Kat Jercich | 04:06 pm | May 03, 2021
The Miami-based EHR vendor is accused of violating the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute via its marketing-referral program.  
By Kat Jercich | 10:06 am | April 30, 2021
The legislation, sponsored by 50 senators, would permanently remove geographic restrictions on telehealth sites and expand originating sites, among other provisions.
By Mike Miliard | 05:30 pm | April 27, 2021
Built with help from Edifecs, the CAQH Endpoint Directory can help enable more widespread data sharing among app developers, payers and state Medicaid agencies as the new regs come online.
By Kat Jercich | 04:59 pm | April 27, 2021
In a recent blog post, Federal Trade Commission attorney Elisa Jillson offered recommendations for using artificial intelligence truthfully, fairly and equitably.
By Kat Jercich | 04:40 pm | April 19, 2021
The agency changed regulations concerning medical device data systems, medical image storage devices and medical image communications devices, among others.
By Kat Jercich | 02:40 pm | April 08, 2021
Nearly half of respondents to a recent survey said they were not familiar with the term "information blocking," although 70% said they were aware of rules taking effect on April 5.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:41 pm | April 06, 2021
The Interoperability and Patient Access final rule includes a section that modifies the Medicare Conditions of Participation that introduces patient event notifications. The hospital has new tech at the ready.
By Kat Jercich | 11:49 am | April 02, 2021
The state enacted a law in January requiring physicians – rather than healthcare clinic staff – to be present when a patient takes abortion-inducing medication.
By Kat Jercich | 01:11 pm | March 16, 2021
An eye care practice reported that an unauthorized individual had gained access to an employee's work email in January.
By Kat Jercich | 10:35 am | March 15, 2021
The waivers on some virtual care restrictions are likely to be lifted in the near future – but providers have some options.