The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has suspended the medical license of a pediatrician due to allegations of possession of child pornography. The allegations resulted in the immediate termination of the physician’s position at a local hospital.The physician’s...
Month: April 2018
TX nurse accused of causing stroke-like injuries to patients
A registerd nurse that has cared for patients at Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler and at Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital in Tyler faces criminal charges. He is accused of intentionally introducing air into the patients' circulatory systems. This can lead...
TX pediatrician’s license suspended after “erratic” behavior
The Texas Medical Board recently suspended the medical license of a pediatrician out of Rockwall, Texas. There are no prior disciplinary issues on record for the 62 year-old physician. He had practiced for 14 years in Texas prior to the suspension.What led to the...
Texas radiotherapy center ends 5 year investigation by DOJ
SightLine Health LLC, a Texas radiotherapy center, recently took steps to end an ongoing investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ was looking into allegations that the practice violated the Anti-Kickback Statute when it offered financial incentives to...
Ambulance provider settles fraud claim
Emergency Medical Services Alliance (EMSA) recently agreed to settle a claim based on allegations of Medicare fraud. Federal officials claimed that the ambulance service provider was submitting false claims for compensation from Medicare and Medicaid. This allegedly...
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