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5 May 2014, 7:01 am by Robert Kraft
Department of Health and Human Services agreed to relax Medicare’s requirements for coverage of skilled nursing and therapy services in institutional or home care settings. [read post]
2 May 2014, 8:43 am by WIMS
Forest Service and the Department of the Interior (DOI) are projected to spend over $470 million more than is available to fight. . . [read post]
1 May 2014, 10:05 am
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule to update fiscal year 2015 payment policies for hospital services under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System.More than 1,600 pages long, the proposed rule would make a number of significant changes both to reimbursement and to policies affecting hospitals [read post]
1 May 2014, 10:05 am
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule to update fiscal year 2015 payment policies for hospital services under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System.More than 1,600 pages long, the proposed rule would make a number of significant changes both to reimbursement and to policies affecting hospitals [read post]
28 Apr 2014, 2:42 pm by Pearl Griffin
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that the number of Americans who need long-term support and care services are going to skyrocket from 12 million in 2010 to as much as 27 million by the time 2050 comes around. [read post]
23 Apr 2014, 6:59 am by David Markus
Pinnacle recipients are chosen on the basis of success or distinction in their chosen fields; significant contributions to society and humanity through public or humanitarian service; and outstanding service to the University, or reflection of the unique character of Fairleigh Dickinson in their lives.In presenting the award, his longtime friend and colleague Robert H. [read post]
23 Apr 2014, 5:35 am by Joseph J. Lazzarotti
Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in its announcement yesterday that it collected $1,975,220 from two entities collectively to resolve potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. [read post]
The Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Health and Human Services – despite holding a treasure trove of sensitive U.S. data – had no meaningful disclosures to judge whether they are in fact following the president's order to incorporate the Fair Information Practice Principles. [read post]
17 Apr 2014, 1:29 pm
According to the Washington Times, a report from the office of the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services says that, despite new regulations in force as a result of the Affordable Care Act, the practice of doctors billing Medicare for home visits they never made has become rampant, with the financial hit amounting up to $2 billion. [read post]
15 Apr 2014, 10:02 pm by Michael J. Brown
The incidence of human salmonellosis (from all sources) in the U.S. in 2012 was 16.42 cases per 100,000 people. [read post]
14 Apr 2014, 1:50 pm by HL Chronicle of Data Protection
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a security risk assessment (SRA) tool as a resource to assist  health care providers in complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. [read post]
13 Apr 2014, 10:03 pm by Kelly Damewood
Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that a consultation meeting is scheduled for April 22 in Window Rock, AZ, at the Navajo Museum. [read post]
11 Apr 2014, 8:57 am by WIMS
National / International News   <> UN: greenhouse gas emissions nearly doubled in first decade of 21st century - Leaked draft shows emissions grew nearly twice as fast from 2000-10 as in previous 30 years – despite economic slowdown <> Sebelius Resigns After Troubles Over Health Site - Kathleen Sebelius, the health and human services secretary, is resigning, ending a stormy five-year tenure marred by the disastrous rollout… [read post]
11 Apr 2014, 8:48 am by WIMS
 National / International News   <> UN: greenhouse gas emissions nearly doubled in first decade of 21st century - Leaked draft shows emissions grew nearly twice as fast from 2000-10 as in previous 30 years – despite economic slowdown <> Sebelius Resigns After Troubles Over Health Site - Kathleen Sebelius, the health and human services secretary, is resigning, ending a stormy five-year tenure marred by the disastrous… [read post]
10 Apr 2014, 9:10 am by Debra A. McCurdy
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Justice (DOJ), and relators’ attorneys will likely utilize these data to initiate investigations and support complaints under the federal False Claims Act (FCA). [read post]
9 Apr 2014, 1:29 pm
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the public availability of a Physician and Other Supplier Public Use File (PUF), which includes data on payment, submitted charges, and services and proc [read post]
9 Apr 2014, 1:29 pm
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the public availability of a Physician and Other Supplier Public Use File (PUF), which includes data on payment, submitted charges, and services and proc [read post]