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Model Rural Emergency Hospital Act

NASHP

Drafting Note : Rural emergency hospitals are defined in accordance with federal regulations, 87 Fed Reg. Rural Hospital” means a hospital designated as a rural hospital under federal and state law. The re-enrollment/re-licensure requires a state survey under federal law. 71748 Section 3.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

Sheppard Health Law

The ACA also includes exemptions to the “individual responsibility requirement” for hardship, religious reasons or membership in a healthcare sharing ministry. They also feared the rule would negatively impact public health by allowing providers to deny care that is essential to preventing the spread of certain diseases.

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Rural Emergency Hospitals: Guide to Legislative and Regulatory Considerations for States

NASHP

Drafting Note : Rural emergency hospitals are defined in accordance with federal regulations, 87 Fed Reg. Rural Hospital” means a hospital designated as a rural hospital under federal and state law. The re-enrollment/re-licensure requires a state survey under federal law. 71748 Section 3.

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How to Avoid Pass-Through Billing Pitfalls in 2022 & 2023

p3care

billion get wasted due to medical fraud and abuse, which increases the healthcare total cost. Pass-through Billing has serious effects, taking preventive measures is important so you don’t fall into this trap. Get to know the Rules & Regulations. Documentation. Relevant Laws for Pass-Through Billing .

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Newsletter, August 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Our founder, Joe Kiani, demanded that we call people in office at the local, state, and federal levels to hardwire patient safety; and align incentives so that every hospital puts in place actionable evidence-based incentives. 4C: Develop Federal Healthcare Delivery Systems’ capacities and showcase results as exemplars for safer healthcare.

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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sheppard Health Law

By extending these flexibilities, the Act takes steps to ensure continuity of care for Medicare beneficiaries, provides regulators with additional time to determine which flexibilities will be made permanent, and also allows providers to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Programs Supporting Maternal Mental Health (Medicaid).

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Healthcare Security & Privacy Challenges of ChatGPT, AI Tools

HIT Consultant

Key to this balance is the formulation and enforcement of comprehensive regulations, demanding close collaboration between regulators, technology developers, healthcare providers, and ethicists. AI language models can revolutionize healthcare, yet, potential misuse, privacy, and ethical concerns necessitate careful navigation.