The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will investigate allegations of illegal physician payment arrangements. Physicians are wise to take proactive action to protect themselves from allegations of wrongdoing. One way physicians can mitigate their risk for...
Investing in the health care industry is generally a profitable endeavor. In fact, a report by CNBC states the health care industry is one of the top five profitable franchises within the country. Getting into this market can result in large financial rewards …...
Perhaps a patient was unhappy with the care they received, a family member felt the medical community failed a loved one or a coworker was upset. Whatever the reason that may lead to a complaint, it is important for nurses to know that official complaints within the...
New Jersey finalized an agreement to partner with 33 other states throughout the country in a multi-state nursing licensing compact in July of 2019. This compact allows nurses from other participating states to practice in New Jersey without receiving a New Jersey...
A nurse is fighting back after hospital executives claim she attempted to help a patient with mental issues escape from the hospital. Based on this claim, the hospital fired the nurse. The nurse states the situation was exaggerated and used to justify her firing. In...
Over twenty rural Texas hospitals have closed in recent years. The most recent to join this growing number of closures is a hospital that operated in the state since 1949.Why the large number of closures? Hospital executives state the most recent closure is the result...
Putting together a private practice in the medical field is about more than just practicing medicine or starting a business. Those who put in the time and effort to establish a successful practice likely become a part of the community. As a result, when it comes time...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released information about new efforts to reform its repayment structure to better address the growing public health crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Why the need for change? The agency's current...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently accused a hospital of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark Law violations. The allegations are the result of claims the hospital paid physicians high salaries based on the “volume or value of the physicians’ referrals.” The...
Six recent medical malpractice cases resulted in jury awards in the millions. These cases include injuries during the birthing experience, medical procedures and medication errors.Birth injury: Traumatic birth leads to serious injuries Brain injuries due to traumatic...
