MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'certificate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:00:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029309&cid=t_104927_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fdigital-signatures-encryption%2F4710%2F Conclusion And there you have it.  You now understand encryption  and digital signatures better than 99% of the population.  If you are interested in starting to use email encryption, I recommend getting  a free set of certificates from Thawte or Comodo. (Thawte may be canceling their free program, so Comodo may be the better choice.) The setup process is fairly simple and they have instructions on how to get various email clients configured. As I said before, this article is me trying to do my part to help society move from paper to digital.  If you want to help, please take a few minutes to share this with someone else. Want to go paperless? Checkout the Paperless Office website. This article was useful when looking for:digital certificate (514)email encryption (304)digital signatur... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029309 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:09:05 +0100 5029309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953080&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcawv.org%2FCertOfNeed%2FSupport%2FRad_Therapy_Standard_for_public_comment.pdf The West Virginia Health Care Authority has issued a Notice of Public Comment Period to obtain comments on proposed amendments to Certificate of Need Standards for Megavoltage Radiation Therapy Services/Units. Here are the "proposed amendments" to the Megavoltage Radiation Therapy Services/Units. Here is a link to the current CON Standards for Megavoltage Radiation Therapy Services/Unit (Approved by Governor on October 9, 2002). Written comments must be submitted to Tim Adkins, Director of Certificate of Need, at the West Virginia Health Care Authority, 100 Dee Drive, Charleston, West Virginia 25311, no later than July 15, 2011. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953080 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:45:54 +0100 4953080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636438&cid=t_104927_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fidentity-theft-in-a-south-african-morgue%2F2011.03.25 Amazingly enough, no matter how crazy our country gets we are a darn sight better than many of our neighbours. Many people from countries around us flee to South Africa for a better life. Only problem is for the better life you sometimes have to produce a South African identity document. These can be easily bought from corrupt government officials, but why buy one if you can borrow one? I was working in Qwaqwa. It was an amazingly poverty-stricken place with what seemed to me to be almost total joblessness. I truly don’t know how the people survived. And yet people from neighbouring Lesotho would still move there illegally. I’ve never been to Lesotho personally but if Qwaqwa was a better proposition, then I can’t even imagine how bad life in Lesotho must have been. Anyway... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636438 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4636438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455317&cid=t_104927_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fsurrogacy-versus-embryo-adoption.html One of the major problems with surrogacy today is that it is overused and misused.This is especially true when surrogacy is advised for patients who have failed multiple IVF cyclesor had multiple miscarriages. These patients are very depressed and have very low self esteem. They often end up believing that it's their uterus which is defective; and they therefore believe that surrogacy would be their best treatment option. They often approach IVF clinics asking for surrogacy treatment - and many doctors are happy to oblige, because this is a very profitable treatment option !In reality, surrogacy is an expensive and complex treatment option, which is best reserved forwomen without a uterus. Research shows that the reason for failed implantation is much more likely to be genetically abnormal... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455317 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:48:00 +0100 4455317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3849082&cid=t_104927_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fgraduate-school-options%2F8044%2F Graduate school is the next academic step after getting a bachelor’s degree.  Graduate schools award masters and doctorate and several other types of recognition.  In this post, we are going to look at some of the different types of graduate school options and talk about what each one entails and how it benefits you in the job market. Graduate Citation A graduate citation isn’t a degree, but it recognizes the completion of a collection of classes on a particular topic. A graduate citation is similar to a certificate (see below), but smaller in scope. It is the smallest unit of work you can do beyond a single class that is formally recognized. It generally requires three or four classes tightly focused on a specific topic.  The citation classes can be used toward other gradu... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3849082 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:00:04 +0100 3849082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776480&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcawv.org%2FSupport%2FMRT_CON_Standards.pdf The West Virginia Health Care Authority has issued a Notice of Public Comment Period on a new Proposed Certificate of Need Standard for Megavoltage Radiation Therapy Services/Unit.Written comments on the proposed Certificate of Need Standard must be filed with the Authority on or before July 30, 2010. Written comments should be directed to Timothy E. Adkins, Director of Certificate of Need Division. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776480 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:31:17 +0100 3776480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721741&cid=t_104927_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186893%2F We Need a New Favorite Book: Let us know what books you’re digging this summer, and you’ll get the chance to win a $25 Amazon.com gift card. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721741 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:30:17 +0100 3721741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714143&cid=t_104927_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-reading-whats-on-your-bookshelf-tell-us-and-well-give-you-25-at-amazon%2F Last week, we told you the top ten books on our summer reading list, but now we want to know what’s on your “to-read” shelf. And because a great book recommendation is a gift that keeps on giving, we’ll pay you back for your good advice with the chance to win a $25 gift card at Amazon.com. Rules are simple: Leave your book recommendation and why you like it in the comments section below by July 6, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a chance to win one $25 Amazon.com gift certificate.* We’ll randomly choose our winner from among the comments and publish the Blisstree Reader’s Winning Reading List later that day. Old, new, fiction, truth, beach reading, we want to know what you’re taking on vacation, reading on the porch, or skimming while you sip your mojit... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714143 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:53:14 +0100 3714143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706764&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.wv.gov%2Fadministrative-law%2Fproposed%2FDocuments%2F65-07.pdf On June 15, 2010, the West Virginia Health Care Authority filed a Notice of a Comment Period on a Proposed Rule with the West Virginia Secretary of State amending West Virginia CSR 65-7, Certificate of Need Rule.According to the Summary and Statement of Circumstances filed with the Proposed Rule the "amendment clarifies the definition of "private office practice" for purposes of administering the Certificate of Need Program. Those entities meeting this criteria may be eligible for an exemption from Certificate of Need review pursuant to West Virginia Code 16-2D-R(a)."Written comments on the Proposed Rule are due on or before July 16, 2010. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706764 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:14:33 +0100 3706764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610295&cid=t_104927_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Femts-faked-training%2F Authorities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are investigating up to 200 emergency medical technicians who faked training certificates that allowed them to practice. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610295 Sat, 29 May 2010 07:27:15 +0100 3610295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424941&cid=t_104927_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FMUUEQoFeEUk%2F      This was a guest post done by me for Sandra Stevens on 03/28/2010.  Sandra’s site addresses help and training issues for certified nursing assistants.  She posted as a guest here on 03/27/2010.  Often bloggers exchange information on one another’s  blog site.  If you would like to see the original, please visit Sandra’s site at:  www.cnatraininghelp.com                 Good morning readers.  By way of introduction, my name is Stephanie Jewett.  I have been a registered nurse for 30+ years in a host of fields and also hold a MBA from Regis University in Denver, Co.  I’m going to talk a little bit about how I got the idea to go into nursing school, some of the reasons I love nursing and other options for nurses that want to be out of the... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424941 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:17:49 +0100 3424941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193827&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareBlogLaw%2F%7E3%2Fl1W1IpUBLas%2Fwvhca-2010-con-capital-expenditure.html The West Virginia Health Care Authority announced that the capital expenditure minimum for calendar year 2010 is $2,767,500. The capital expenditure minimum is typically used by the Authority when reviewing whether or not certain health relate projects require certificate of need review. The Authority provided the following announcement via its website: Pursuant to West Virginia Code §§ 16-2D-2(h) and (s), the Authority is required to adjust the expenditure minimum annually and publish an update of the amount on or before December 31 of each year. The expenditure minimum adjustment shall be based on the DRI inflation index published in the Global Insight DRI/WEFA Health Care Cost Review. The DRI inflation index as of December 31, 2009 is 2.5%. The capital expenditure minimum for calen... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193827 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:29:19 +0100 3193827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036028&cid=t_104927_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FQxGmDh-eshw%2Fchristmas-shopping-tip-woot-me-and.html I wanted to bring Woot.com to your attention. They offer a new special sale everyday and sometimes you can get lucky. Woot customers offer reviews on all the products. Plus, people that already own the products offered frequently weigh in. Over on Wootkids they have this today -- Tyco Terrainiac RC Vehicle. Good deal? Can't answer that for you. Last year, Woot had those fleece wrap around ear muffs on the website. They offered them for 5 bucks. I bought five and used them as an extra stocking stuffer. They were also a good cheap gift to use in a pinch, or to let someone know you care (well, care enough to give em a gift, but not enough to go for the Kindle). Its the thought that counts --right? The fleece ear muffs received excellent reviews. Me? I wouldn't know. Its warm down here in... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036028 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:48:33 +0100 3036028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725002&cid=t_104927_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D694 “Obama-bonics?”  Today, I heard something I never thought would be proclaimed by the President of the United States of America, the leader of the free world, the most powerful man on the planet…he said, “people in America are getting awl wee-weed up.”  Now, I have used a bit of slang in my day, and I’ll admit I am not down with street lingo, but wee weed up?  Is that a form of ebonics mixed with politics?   Or maybe he was thinking of the good old days when he wet his diaper back in Kenya, and began his political career where he  hoped for a “change”?   The only thing for sure is that his poll numbers are going into the toilet these days, and for good reason. Say it ain’t so Joe,” no flow!” Speaking of going into t... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725002 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:15:49 +0100 2725002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705293&cid=t_104927_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fi2dQ7OqTK8I%2F The latter part of our Q.-and A. with Ernst VanBergeijk, associate dean and executive director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Vocational Independence Program (VIP), a certificate program for adult students with learning disabilities. Q: Do you know of any other programs like it in the country? EVB: There are many great programs that provide transitional services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. However, very few are college based, i.e., are a part of a college like VIP. Q:How are these programs run? EVB: Most are based in an apartment complex and affiliated with either a community college or a 4-year college. That means the employees of the program work for a private entity and are not employees of the college. The employees of the affili... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705293 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:28:05 +0100 2705293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703930&cid=t_104927_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FgIFr6qLdGZo%2F Q.-and A. with Ernst VanBergeijk, associate dean and executive director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Vocational Independence Program (VIP), a certificate program for adult students with learning disabilities . Q: How did VIP begin? EVB: In 1987, NYIT President Matthew Schure realized that individuals with physical and learning disabilities were not offered the same access to opportunity as their non-disabled peers. Meanwhile, Neal Nelson, a local football coach and originator of the Weight Watchers children’s camps, and two colleagues approached President Schure with the idea of a summer program for teens with disabilities. The group began writing a curriculum for the summer program. By the time they were finished with the task, not only had they created a seven-week ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703930 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:47:40 +0100 2703930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995818&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcawv.org%2FSupport%2FCSR65-10.pdf On July 15, 2009, the West Virginia Health Care Authority filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State proposed amendments to the its procedural rule regarding the schedule of fees for the filing of certificate of need applications and exemption requests under the West Virginia Certificate of Need Program.The amendment revises the fee schedule pursuant to Senate Bill 321 passed during the 2009 Legislative Session. The amendment required the fee schedule contain a maximum amount or cap for certificate of need application fees.The proposed rule, Fee Schedule for Certificate of Need Matters, CSR 65-10 (redline version showing amendments) has been filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State. Written comments to the proposed rule may be submitted to the Authority before August 14, 2009 a... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995818 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:34:33 +0100 2995818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523250&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcawv.org%2FSupport%2F65CSR27.pdf On June 8, 2009, the West Virginia Health Care Authority filed a proposed legislative rule with the Secretary of State and Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee titled Hospital Ambulatory Health Care Facilities. CSR 65-27. The official notice can be found in the June 12, 2009 issue of the West Virginia Register. The proposed rule impacts the procedure used by West Virginia hospitals to obtain approval prior to developing an ambulatory health care facility. The proposed legislative rule establishes the circumstances and procedures by which a certificate of need may not be required for the construction, development, acquisition or other establishment by a hospital of an ambulatory health care facility. The proposed rule sets out exemption criteria and the exemption procedure. The Autho... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523250 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:55:37 +0100 2523250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376603&cid=t_104927_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FGSsPIs9MJVo%2F29-years-today.php I finally received my discharge records, and now have "My Date".  Saturday, April 26, 1980.  That makes today my 29th year of living with type 1 diabetes.First and foremost, I want to thank my dad, who picked up the ball for me.  In my search for my discharge records, I got frustrated from running into dead end after dead end.  He picked up the phone and started making some calls,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376603 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2376603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348923&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcawv.org%2FCertOfNeed%2FSupport%2FAmbulatory_Care_Centers.pdf On April 9, 2009, the West Virginia Legislature sent Senate Bill 321 to Governor Manchin for signature (see strikethru/underline Committee Substitute version). Senate Bill 321 makes substantive changes to the current certificate of need law in West Virginia overseen by the West Virginia Health Care Authority.The certificate of need law requires health care providers, including hospital, physicians, long term care facilities, hospice providers, home health agencies and other health care providers to first seek approval prior to expanding health services, incurring capital expenditures above a particular threshold, purchasing certain medical equipment and developing or acquiring new health facilities or services.Below is a summary of the major changes to the law that will go into effect 90 d... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348923 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:10:02 +0100 2348923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125522&cid=t_104927_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FqKmjRjHLkWw%2F Image from Brenda Novak. Remember Brenda Novak? She’s the writer who has managed to raise over a half million dollars for diabetes research in just a couple of years. She’s also having a giveaway to win a tote with signed copies of her books, among other treats! Enter to win and if you do, by all means come back here and tell us! Tags: amazon, announcements, blog contest, brenda novak, budget, diabetic resources, fitness, free stuff, gift certificate, giveaway, healthy diet, joining a gym, low cost fitness, managing blood sugar, managing diabetes, oats, planning time for fitness, prize, reduce complications, Research, stave off complications, staying healthy, study, sweepstakes, time to exercise, walking, winShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125522 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:49:26 +0100 2125522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039870&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareBlogLaw%2F%7E3%2F485640764%2Fjoe-letnaunchyn-ceo-of-west-virginia.html Joe Letnaunchyn, CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, responds to the continuing discussion on the pros and cons of certificate of need regulatory oversight in West Virginia. The commentary, Certificate of Need Program Benefits West Virginia, appears in the most recent edition of the State Journal. Mr. Letnaunchyn responds to the commentary by Dashle Gunn Kelley, dated October 30 2008, State Doesn't Need Certificates of Need, asserting that West Virginia "doesn't need certificates of need" to deliver health care. Mr. Kelley is a doctoral student in economics at West Virginia University and is an associate fellow for the Public Policy Foundation of West Virginia. Throughout the year the Select Committee D - Health (Subcommittee Certificate of Need) - Interim has been looking at ... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039870 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:50:48 +0100 2039870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825471&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fwvhca-examining-current-con-standards.html The West Virginia Health Care Authority has scheduled various public meetings over the coming months to discuss and examine the current certificate of need standards for a variety of service areas. As states on the Authority's website these meetings are being held as a part of the legislature's review of West Virginia's certificate of need statute. The dates of the meetings scheduled to be held at the Authority's Charleston office are as follows. Most of the meetings are set for 1pm. Those interested can also participate by phone. Call-in information: 1.800.244.2500, Code #9271804. September 25 - Renal DialysisOctober 7 - Hospice & Home HealthOctober 14 – Medical RehabilitationOctober 15 – Lithotripsy (2nd meeting)October 22 – Long Term CareOctober 23 – Ambulatory Surgical C... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825471 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:34:00 +0100 1825471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1746030&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fjohn-stossels-perspective-on-wv.html Yesterday's Daily Mail article reports that John Stossel, co-anchor of ABC's 20/20 speaking at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Business Summit spoke out against West Virginia's Certificate of Need laws. Stossel argues that free market is better than regulation of health care.Regulation vs. free market makes for great conversation. The debate as it relates to health care is made more complex when we have a largely single payor (government funded) health care reimbursement system in West Virginia. I don't know the actual statistics but well over half and probably near 75% of health care costs are paid in West Virginia by Medicare, Medicaid, PEIA and other government payors. As for private payors we only have a few that have any influence in West Virgina. This makes West Virginia clos... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1746030 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:12:00 +0100 1746030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1634819&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fongoing-debate-over-revised-cardiac.html Larry Messina at Lincoln Walks at Midnight round up of latest links/articles discussing the ongoing debate over the revised certificate of need Cardiac Catheterization standards. The debate has pitted hospital against hospital and resulted in full page ads and a media blitz by both sides in the debate.Governor Manchin has until Friday (tomorrow) to decide whether he will approve the revised standards developed by the West Virginia Health Care Authority or send them back with recommended modifications.For more history on the standards with links to the revised standards see my previous post. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1634819 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:58:00 +0100 1634819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531114&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fyesterday-west-virginia-health-care.html Yesterday, the West Virginia Health Care Authority Board approved the changes to the Certificate of Need Standards for Cardiac Catheterization. The approved modification will now be delivered to Governor Manchin for review and approval.Eric Eyre of the Charleston Gazette covers the story today in his article, Smaller hospitals get OK to offer heart procedures.The new Standards will not go into effect until approved by the Governor. The current Cardiac Catheterization Standards were last updated and approved by the Governor on May 3, 2007.For more on the process of modifying the standards check out my previous posts. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531114 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0100 1531114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149624&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fwvhca-update-on-proposed-cardiac.html I previously posted about the proposed amendments to the Certificate of Need Cardiac Catheterization Standards issued by the West Virginia Health Care Authority for public comment.Today, Charleston Gazette reporter, Eric Eyre, reports on the current debate over the standards. To learn more you can read the comments submitted regarding the proposed standards. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149624 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:41:00 +0100 1149624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1111767&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fwvhca-grants-motion-to-dissolve-stay-in.html Yesterday the West Virginia Health Care Authority issued an Order Dissolving Stay. The Order granted MCHCR's (Carlyle Group) Motion to Dissolve Stay but denied the Motion to Affirm the Initial CON Decision.The Authority set January 7 as the date for initial briefs to be submitted by both parties as a result of the Reconsideration Hearing held on December 14. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1111767 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:05:00 +0100 1111767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082041&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fgovernor-manchin-rejects-new.html Eric Eyre reports in today's Sunday Gazette-Mail that Governor Manchin has rejected the proposed new Certificate of Need CT Standards approved by the West Virginia Health Care Authority last month.The article indicates Governor Manchin sent a letter to the Authority's Board on Friday, December 7, asking that they re-examine the imaging equipment proposal and submit a revised plan. The article also indicates that Governor Manchin rejected the proposed new standards on the basis that the standards did not require physicians to accept low income patients.For more background on the proposed new standards see my previous posts - here and here. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082041 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:01:00 +0100 1082041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074896&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fwvhca-reconsiders-hcr-manor-care-con.html The State Journal provides background on the pending reconsideration hearing set for December 14, 2007 (9am), before the the West Virginia Health Care Authority regarding the Authority's granting of a certificate of need for the $6.3 billion buyout of HCR Manor Care by The Carlyle Group, a private global investment firm.The Authority granted HCR Manor Care a certificate of need on October 19, 2007, however, on November 15 the Service Employees International Union Local 1199 filed a Request for Reconsideration with the Authority along with an Appeal to the Office of Judges.On November 20, the Authority issued its Decision on Request for Reconsideration granting the reconsideration and ordering a stay of its October 19, 2007 decision pending resolution of the request for reconsideration. (So... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074896 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:46:00 +0100 1074896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030087&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fwvhca-issues-proposed-amendments-to.html The West Virginia Health Care Authority issued and approved on November 14, 2007, proposed amendments to the Cardiac Catheterization Standards.The Notice of Public Comment Period indicates that comments must be submitted to the Authority by December 14, 2007. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030087 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:42:00 +0100 1030087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1021221&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fwvhca-approves-new-certificate-of-need.html Eric Eyre of the Charleston Gazette reports on the board decision by the West Virginia Health Care Authority approving new Computerized Tomography (CT) Standards under West Virginia's Certificate of Need Program. The proposed standards will now be sent to Governor Manchin for final approval.Eyre reports:A state agency cleared the way Wednesday for doctors across West Virginia to put diagnostic imaging equipment in their offices, a move hospital executives predict will drive up health costs and force them to raise rates. West Virginia Health Care Authority members voted unanimously to approve standards that doctors’ offices must meet before the state allows them to buy and use computed tomography machines, also known as CT scanners. The authority wrestled with the standards for nearly a ... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1021221 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:05:00 +0100 1021221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747105&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Finjunction-haults-wvhca-cardiac.html Today's State Journal reports on Kanawha County Circuit Judge Stucky's granting of a preliminary injunction halting the West Virginia Health Care Authority from moving forward with a demonstration program that would enable three West Virginia hospitals to perform therapeutic angioplasties without having open heart backup services. The injunction was filed in seperate actions by St. Mary's Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital.Details on the demonstration pilot project can be found under Section VII of the State Health Plan Cardiac Catheterization Standards. (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747105 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:49:00 +0100 747105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=729773&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fwvhca-issues-proposed-ct-standards.html Yesterday, July 11, the West Virginia Health Care Authority issued proposed CON Standards covering computerized tomography (CT) services in West Virginia.The proposed Computed Tomography Services CON Standards provide a new need methodology process for new, additional or replacement CT scanning services by hospital and non-hospital applicants. The proposed standards set forth a weighted need methodology threshold of 3,000 scans per year and provide an exemption for CT scanners costing less that $300,000.Although I've not read anything official from the Authority, today's Charleston Gazette article indicates that the Authority will accept comments on the proposed standards during the next 30 days and the Authority's board will vote on the regulations at its September meeting. The new standa... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=729773 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:12:00 +0100 729773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674464&cid=t_104927_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fwvhca-issues-proposed-con-standards-for.html The West Virginia Health Care Authority has issued new proposed Certificate of Need Standards for Bone Marrow Transplantation Services. For more information go to the "Notice of Public Comment Period".The proposed CON standards are out for public comment. Public comments can be submitted to the WVHCA no later than July 6, 2007. Notice of the proposed standards were published in today's Charleston Gazette legal advertisement (June 16, 2007).The proposed standards indicated that West Virginia bone marrow transplants are currently performed exclusively at West Virginia University Hosptials, Inc. The standards state that WVUH "performed 43 bone marrow transplants in 2003, 37 in 2004 and 46 in 2005." The proposed standards indicate that WVUH will be the exclusive provider of bone marrow transpl... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674464 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:45:00 +0100 674464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486670&cid=t_104927_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F42826835%2F I recently saw a patient who came in for follow up after being treated for sexually transmitted disease. He wanted copies of his medical records - more importantly he wanted a copy of his HIV status!! This guy who I will call Mr. X had had multiple sexual partners in the past few months and wanted the HIV medical report because he was HIV negative. On inquiring, Mr. X revealed that he wanted to “prove” to his girl friends that he was HIV negative so that he could have unprotected intercourse. I spent about 1 hour explaining to him the limitations of the HIV test and his chances of re-infection after unprotected sex. I hope he understood. This encounter set me thinking. How many people are there in the world who use the “No HIV certificate” as proof of not having AIDS and thus runn... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486670 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:58:45 +0100 486670