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California Hospice Physician Sues CMS, HHS Over Fraud Allegations

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Dr. Rami Moustafa Shaarawy recently filed a civil action lawsuit against HHS, CMS and Noridian Healthcare Solutions LLC, seeking to prevent termination of his physician billing privileges following Medicare fraud risk allegations presented by an independent contractor.

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A Glance at Informed Consent in Healthcare

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When it comes to healthcare, few concepts are as criticaland often misunderstoodas informed consent. At its core, informed consent is the process by which patients are given the information they need to make educated decisions about their care. What Makes Up Effective Informed Consent?

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Future-Proofing Healthcare: The Unexpected Tools Enhancing Nurse Efficiency

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Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. Emerging Technologies in Healthcare The healthcare industry has changed dramatically over the past several decades, and technology has been at the forefront of its transformation. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality.

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3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients

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Existing stigma, inaccessible treatments, and the complex healthcare system are obstacles autistics face whenever they seek care. Be Aware of Healthcare Bias Many healthcare professionals assume that autistic people lack communication skills and ignore their autistic clients’ needs.

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Inside The Pennant Group’s Hospice Growth Strategy

Hospice News

Most recently, The Pennant Group agreed to acquire Signature Healthcare at Home’s hospice and home health assets for a price tag of $80 million. Case in point, the company has inked a management and consulting services agreement with Hartford HealthCare at Home (HHCAH), giving Pennant its first foothold in the New England region.

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How Poor Health Literacy Can Diminish Access to Palliative Care

Hospice News

Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions, according to the Institute of Medicine. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. There are a lot of barriers.

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

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Healthcare workers need to be informed on how to recognize the symptoms of infantile spasms and the necessary workup and treatment after an initial diagnosis. Staying Educated and Informed All healthcare workers are required to complete continuing medical education regularly.