It is never a good idea to brag on social media. Feds recently arrested the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, known for splashy posts on Facebook and Instagram that include his million-dollar mansion and multiple fancy vehicles like a red Ferrari, Bentley, and...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against a dermatopathologist out of Texas. The DOJ states the fraud began in 2015, when the physician authorized a management company to use the lab’s license to submit claims for payment for...
Medical practices depend on relationships with hospital systems. An abrupt end to privileges within a hospital can have a catastrophic impact on the group and the patients they serve. Unfortunately, these situations are not uncommon. Most recently, a group out of St....
Can stress lead to the loss of your nursing license? The question is not a new one, though current circumstances have magnified the problem. Nurses were already often working in hospitals and clinics that were understaffed. Add in a pandemic and an already, at best,...
The social media platform TikTok is popular for the short videos posted by users throughout the world. Like any form of social media, users are wise to use the platform carefully. An account is never as anonymous as one may think, and the public can call attention to...
The federal government continues its crackdown on illegal kickbacks. Although this is no surprise, the method is a bit surprising. In a recent case out of Texas, the government moved forward with a case against 14 Texans. One of the main laws used to build this case:...
UnitedHealthcare Services and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (plaintiffs) recently filed suit against a Dallas-based lab. In this suit, the plaintiffs claim the lab was making illegal kickback payments to increase the use of their facility. According to court...
Noncompete agreements are a source of debate throughout the country. On the one side, those in favor of these agreements argue they can help to better ensure talent developed within one organization does not leave to join a competitor, potentially taking important...
A U.S. District Judge recently sentenced a physician to ten years imprisonment for his role in a fraudulent billing scheme. The sentence also included three years of supervised release and a restitution payment of over $4.2 million. The case began in 2017 with a...
Diagnostic labs are a valuable part of the health care marketplace. These labs can offer a variety of services within hospitals and as stand-alone facilities. Those who are interested in joining this marketplace, or who are relatively new to the health care industry,...
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