New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Health Services: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov
List of New Hampshire Hospitals: https://www.ahd.com/states/hospital_NH.html
How many hospitals are there in New Hampshire?
There are 36 hospitals in New Hampshire. This includes 2 government hospitals and 9 private hospitals, with over 3,000 beds.
Who regulates hospitals in New Hampshire?
The Health Family Licensing Unit regulates health facilities in New Hampshire. It also provides licensing forms for residential treatment centers and other adult day care programs.
How Many Nursing Homes are there in New Hampshire?
There are over 70 certified Medicare and Medicaid nursing homes in New Hampshire for the 17 percent of the population over 65 years old.
Who regulates Long-term Care (Nursing Homes) in New Hampshire?
The Bureau of Health Facilities Administration regulates nursing homes in New Hampshire. Medicare provides regulations that residents must qualify to enter these services.
What is the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Responsible for?
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services works to protect the health and well-being of its citizens. It provides resources on health related matters including: mental health, developmental disability, substance abuse, and public health.
What HIPAA law(s) must be followed in New Hampshire?
Both the HIPAA Privacy Rule and New Hampshire law give rights to one’s medical record. The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets standards applying to health care providers across the US. Individuals have the rights to see and get a copy of their medical records and have information added to their medical records to make it more accurate. They also have the rights to file a complaint with the state agency for any violations of the law.
HealthCare Compliance Issues in New Hampshire
Healthcare compliance issues in New Hampshire include: Mandatory Reporting, Healthcare Liens, Out-of-Network Billing Laws, and Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Preventions.