New York recently passed a law that changes the requirements needed to earn a nursing license. The law achieves two goals: creates a commission to review the nursing profession and increases the requirements tied to the license. Creation of a commission The law...
A registered nurse (RN) out of Texas is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing morphine.What types of charges come with this type of allegation? These accusations were severe enough to result in criminal charges. The allegations in this case were serious...
As a physician, you may feel pulled in many different directions by those you work with. You are dedicated to your responsibility to protect your patients and improve their lives, and you must also hold yourself to a high legal and ethical standard. At the same time,...
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently investigated a VA Western New York Healthcare System for the circumstances that led to a patient’s death. The investigation focused on the alleged mismanagement of a patient’s resuscitation....
A Rhode Island doctor was sentenced to serve 51 months of prison time in a federal facility and was also ordered to pay $754,736.48 in restitution to Medicare. The sentence is connected prescription of an opioid medication. The medication is from Arizona company Insys...
A family operation faced accusations of healthcare fraud in Dallas. The operation, Anderson Optical & Hearing Aids Center, allegedly defrauded Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas of over $16.7 million. A father and son run the facility. The father was convicted on 15...
It is understandable that health care professionals and health care providers are under constant scrutiny for the service and work they provide. Medical care is highly specialized, and any mistake or issue that may arise could lead to serious complications for...
A physician's license is incredibly valuable. The time and effort it takes to obtain the license is immense -- but losing it only takes one moment. When a physician's license is threatened by a complex case, or a physician group practice comes under attack by a...
If you are planning to open a home health care agency in the state of Texas, you will first have to meet the licensing requirements. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services will want to know all about your background, your plans for the agency, your...
A Brooklyn medical assistant faced accusations of providing medical services without the necessary license. The accusations also claimed the care provided was unnecessary and given to the patient solely for the purpose of filing false claims with Medicare and...
