Tuesday, June 19 | Legislative/Policy, Human Services

Fully-Informed Care: Legislation Updates Laws and Protects Privacy

Netsmart has been a strong advocate for passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545) in the U.S. House and a companion bill, the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act (S. 1850), in the Senate. The legislation would closely align decades-old 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with HIPAA, helping assure fully-informed diagnosis and treatment for persons with a substance use disorder or history of SUD treatment.

Gerald “Jud” DeLoss, Netsmart’s healthcare privacy counsel, testified on Netsmart’s behalf at the May 8 Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing about the House bill. Read his written testimony here.

Mr. Gerald (Jud) DeLoss (far right) testifies at the E&C Subcommittee Hearing May 8.

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CMS Finalizes Home Health Payment Rule

Friday, November 08 | Legislative/Policy,Post-Acute Care,EHR Solutions and Operations,Partnerships and Collaboration

Dive into the finalized changes released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to the Home Health Final Rule for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) that will go into effect on January 1, 2020.

Keeping Halloween Spooky-Fun for All

Thursday, October 31 | Cause Connected,Human Services

For children and young adults with autism or intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), Halloween can be a stressful and sometimes overwhelming celebration. Learn how the Blue Bucket initiative is hoping to increase awareness and inclusion this Halloween.

Why Treating Depression Under PDPM Is More Important Than Ever

Wednesday, October 23 | Legislative/Policy,Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Care Coordination

Caring for individuals with depression costs more and is reimbursed more under PDPM. Discover what steps can you take now to successfully manage depression among your residents.