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WVHCA Issues Policy Statement for Public Witnesses
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 22 days ago
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On April 11, 2012, the West Virginia Health Care Authority announced a new policy regarding the testimony for witnesses from the public before the Authority at certificate of need and rate hearings. The policy statement issued by James L. Pitrolo, Jr. Chairman, is effective from April 11, 2012 and s... (original story)
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MSBCBS of TN Settles HIPAA/HITECH Violation for $1.5M
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 69 days ago
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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of $1.5M with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) relating to potential violations under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. According to the OCR press release, the enforcement action by OCR is the first reported as resulting fr... (original story)
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OHFLAC Announces New Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Procedure for West Virginia Nursing Homes
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 69 days ago
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The latest West Virginia Health Care Association e-News Update announced that the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) has put into place a new Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) review of disputed deficiencies for all nursing homes in West Virginia. The new II... (original story)
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SCOTUS Overturns Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Decision on Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 87 days ago
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On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the matter of Marmet Health Care Center, Inc. v. Brown et al., 565 U.S.(2012). The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia previously held that all pre-dispute arbitrat... (original story)
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West Virginia Health Care Association Launches WV Senior Care Website
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 87 days ago
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This past week health care colleague and CEO of the West Virginia Health Care Association, Patrick D. Kelly, advised me that the association has launched a new website to provide a resource for families and seniors who are researching residential and health care options in West Virginia. The websit... (original story)
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CMS Issues proposed rule for Stage 2 Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Programs under HITECH
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 87 days ago
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Yesterday the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the proposed rule for Stage 2 Meaningful Use under the the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs which is a part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)... (original story)
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HIPAA Privacy Action Filed Against University Health Associates
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 122 days ago
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The West Virginia Record reports the filing of a medical record breach action against West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates (UHA) under the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The action filed in Monongalia ... (original story)
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Leaves of 3 Let Them Be: Poison Ivy Advice from Dr. Coffield
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 138 days ago
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Last week I was looking through some old printed emails and I ran across advice about poison ivy from my dad, LeMoyne Coffield. Since Spring is on the way and the poison ivy is starting to grow I thought I would share this with everyone (including some good advice for the golfers).My dad was not... (original story)
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OIG HEAT Provider Compliance Training Webcast
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 138 days ago
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has made available the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Team (HEAT) Provider Compliance Training webcast. OIG is making the training information available to help highlight and educate providers on the the federal government's effort to fight health ... (original story)
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4th Circuit Affirms Withholding of WV Medicaid Funds
Posted from Health Care Law Blog 138 days ago
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Today the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit affirmed a ruling by the district court in West Virginia which sustained a disallowance of federal funding by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) against the West Virginia Medicaid Program.The 4th Circuit Decision in West Vi... (original story)
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