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Valuing nursing

American Nurse

Armed with this sound research, the American Nurses Association is advocating for policymakers to recognize the value of nurses in federal healthcare programs. We’ll change the health of our nation when we do this.

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Nursing Home Owner, Who Left 800 Residents in Warehouse During Hurricane, To Pay $8.2M

Scrubs

million settlement, Dean has agreed to pay back the misused funds and has been prohibited from participating in any federal healthcare programs for the next three years. Settlement Terms and Implications Under the terms of the $8.2 The settlement also requires Dean to sell all of his nursing home facilities within 90 days.

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OIG Announces Upcoming Changes to Its Compliance Program Guidance Resources for the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The OIG will also issue new industry-specific CPGs (ICPGs) which will apply to different types of providers, suppliers, and healthcare industry participants that participate in federal healthcare programs.

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COVID-19 alternate care sites: RN perspective

American Nurse

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30744-3 Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force. Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force Alternate Care Site Toolkit. Fangcang shelter hospitals: A novel concept for responding to public health emergencies. 2020;395(10232):1305-14. Department of Health and Services.

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Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law Healthcare Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) Healthcare Compliance The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a critical component of federal healthcare compliance law. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

The HHS has barred individuals tied to criminal or uncivil activity from participating in Federal healthcare programs. Through in-depth analysis, HHS is able to point out concerning trends occurring in the healthcare field. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

The HHS has barred individuals tied to criminal or uncivil activity from participating in Federal healthcare programs. Through in-depth analysis, HHS is able to point out concerning trends occurring in the healthcare field. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements.