The “Medicare Billing for Telehealth Encounters – An Introductory Guide for Fee-For-Service,” released in September 2024 by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP), is designed to help healthcare entities navigate the complexities of billing for telehealth services. Key Highlights: Updated Guidelines: This edition includes the latest updates and changes in Medicare billing policies for telehealth,…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed its first cybersecurity-related False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit against the Georgia Tech Research Corporation and the Georgia Institute of Technology. This case is part of the DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, which aims to hold entities accountable for failing to meet cybersecurity standards in government contracts. For the healthcare sector,…
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……What Comes Next?: The FTC may appeal this decision, which not only sets aside the non-compete rule but also holds that the FTC lacks any substantive rulemaking authority concerning unfair methods of competition. Any such appeal, however, would be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court,…
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The 2025 U.S. Budget Proposal significantly emphasizes enhancing cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. This focus is crucial given the increasing cyber threats that endanger patient safety and the integrity of healthcare services. Here are some key highlights from the proposal: 1. Support for High-Need Hospitals: An allocation of $800 million is proposed to help high-need,…
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The significant drop in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival rates during cyber attacks can be attributed to several critical factors: Disruption of Emergency Services: Cyber attacks can cripple the communication systems used by emergency medical services (EMS). This can delay the dispatch of ambulances and the arrival of medical personnel, which is crucial for the survival…
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