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Medicare fraud in hospice care has become an increasing focus for government investigators. Understanding common violations can help those who own or invest in these health care organizations avoid costly legal battles. The growing scrutiny of hospice billing...
Health care leaders have long relied on return on investment to guide staffing models, service lines and technology purchases. Increasingly, however, executives and governing boards are recognizing the impact of a failure to remember another important factor: the...
Medicare Advantage plans remain under scrutiny as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues an aggressive strategy to identify and recoup overpayments tied to risk adjustment practices. Current CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has doubled down on...
A Texas Medical Board (TMB) complaint can feel like a state level problem with a state level solution. In reality, it often has federal consequences. Physicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists sometimes learn too late that a TMB investigation can become...
Physicians and other licensed clinicians are frequently approached with business opportunities like partnerships or ownership interests in ambulatory surgery centers or diagnostic labs. Some are perfectly lawful and can not only lead to financial benefits but also...
Healthcare demand is rising as the population ages, chronic conditions increase and care continues shifting beyond the hospital. For nurses and those considering nursing, these changes create meaningful career opportunities. Workforce data and health system trends...
It can seem like a Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigation can arrive without warning. These investigations can be triggered by a complaint from a patient, coworker, employer or family member, a charting issue or a medication variance. The first instinct for anyone...
The state of Texas is continuing its crackdown on healthcare fraud through 2026. Earlier in the year, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced over 180 indictments for healthcare fraud in 2025 and a focus on continuing the efforts through 2026. Three important things for...
Many nurses operate under the assumption that their personal social media accounts exist entirely outside the scope of their professional lives. It's an understandable belief, but it's also a dangerous one. In fact, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) holds you to a 24/7...
Pediatricians are arguably facing more strain now than ever before. Add in the fact that hospitals are closing and fewer residents are choosing to specialize in this field and it seems there is no relief in site. As such, pediatricians are wise to review their current...