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New control tools proposed in the event of non-compliance with information blocking rules: it is time to think about patient access to radiology reports | JD Supra

November 3, 2023 by Paul

Much has changed in the reporting of radiology results since the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law on December 13, 2016. The Cures Act was designed to help accelerate new innovations and progress in the delivery of patient care, significantly undercutting its “information blocking” prohibitions. Even without enforcement mechanisms in place, information blocking …

Senate bill would permanently expand Covid-era rules on telehealth addiction treatment

November 2, 2023 by Paul

A A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill this week that would allow health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine, a drug commonly used to treat opioid addiction, via telehealth. The measure, known as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribe Addiction Therapy Services Act TREATS, would permanently extend a temporary Covid-era policy that allowed patients to …

CFPB Considers Rules to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports: What Does This Mean for Medical and Dental Providers? | JD Supra

November 1, 2023 by Paul

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) began a rulemaking process that, if enacted, would reshape the credit reporting and debt collection landscape and could have a detrimental effect on financial results of medical and dental providers. As we noted previously, the CFPB, led by Rohit Chopra, continues to make medical financing and debt …

FTC plans to hire child psychologist to guide internet rules

October 23, 2023 by Paul

Monkeybusinessimages | Istock | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire at least one child psychologist who can guide its work on Internet regulation, Democratic Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya told The Record in an interview published Monday. FTC Chair Lina Khan supports the project, Bedoya told the outlet, adding that he hopes it can …

Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

October 17, 2023 by Paul

The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. …

Judge rules against Washington DSHS in mental health treatment lawsuit

October 6, 2023 by Paul

The lawsuit filed by 28 counties holds the state accountable for meeting its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health conditions. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington. A Pierce County judge has ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Human Services, ordering it to immediately evaluate patients with behavioral health …