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NASHP Model Act to Limit Out-of-Network Provider Rates

NASHP

This model legislation limits out-of-network rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the lesser of (a) the state’s median in-network commercial rate for the same service; or (b) [X]% of the Medicare rate for the same service in the same geographic area. 1) Definitions.

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Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act Amended – Health Records Maintained by Qualifying Health Care Providers Must Be Stored in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada Only

Triage Health Law

Qualifying health care providers must submit a signed affidavit attesting under penalty of perjury that the provider is in compliance with the health records storage requirements of the Act when they submit their initial and renewal license application. hospitals, health care clinics, and physicians), business associates (e.g.,

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Family Caregiver Services and Supports

NASHP

Family caregivers are the major providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS), with an estimated economic value of unpaid contributions totaling approximately $470 billion in 2017. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened reliance on family caregivers. How States Assist Family Caregivers. How States Assist Family Caregivers.

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Major Questions about Vaccine Mandates, the Supreme Court, and the Major Questions Doctrine

Bill Of Health

A type of clear statement rule, it requires courts to presume that in the absence of specific Congressional authorization, agencies lack the power to issue new regulations that could be seen as “major.”. In theory, the rule allows courts to avoid federalism and separation of powers concerns.

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

Sheppard Health Law

The provisions also prohibit entities that receive federal funds from denying admission or discriminating against any applicant for training or study based on their reluctance or willingness to counsel, recommend, perform, or assist in certain health services or research activities because of their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

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From Shutting Down the Virus to Letting it Rip: A Timeline of Biden’s Pandemic Response

Bill Of Health

Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed in various parts of the U.S., How did we get to a point where a key organizer of the Great Barrington Declaration, a right-wing libertarian campaign opposed to public health measures, has stated that Republican and Democratic states alike have adopted policies in line with their philosophy?