The Office of Inspector General with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a consumer alert to warn the public about a potential health care fraud scheme.
Texas nurses accused of drug abuse in ongoing investigation
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is investigating allegations nurses at a Texas hospital were abusing fentanyl. The investigation comes shortly after two nurses at UT Southwestern died from overdose related injuries while in the hospital.
Defense tries to remove judge in opioid case
The country is in the midst of an opioid crisis. The government has come down hard on those connected with the over-prescription of these highly addictive medications to help hold those who played a role in the crisis accountable and deter similar errors in the future. As a result, the government has filed thousands of lawsuits against medical professionals, drug companies and pharmacies based on allegations of criminal wrongdoing connected to the prescription of opioids that include Anti-Kickback (AKS) violations.
Health care fraud and prison time: Texas woman heads to jail
The government recently accused a Texas woman of partaking in a health care fraud scheme that took place in Arkansas. The woman allegedly used her role recruiting patients for a company that marketed prescription medications for a Mississippi pharmacy.
Prepping for the NCLEX-RN exam? 3 tips for success.
Like any medical professional, becoming a registered nurse requires more than just dedication, countless hours of study and time spent gaining clinical experience. It also requires passing tests. Often standardized and impersonal, these tests are generally required to get your nursing license.
Court sends psychologist to prison for health care fraud
The United States Attorney’s Office recently charged a psychologist with health care fraud. The prosecution stated the psychologist provided false claims for payment to Medicare and private insurance companies from 2011 through 2018. According to the indictment, the psychologist never provided the billed services.
Physicians: Take note of these health care fraud trends
Health care fraud is a broad term used to encompass different allegations of criminal activity. The types of allegations the government commonly prosecutes for health care fraud can vary year to year.
Texas nurses excel on nursing exams … but what’s next?
Texas nursing students are excelling when it comes time to take their exams and get their nursing license. The Texas Board of Nursing recently reported results on the National Council Licensure Examination taken in 2018. Two universities in the eastern portion of the state reported 100% passing rates while most others in the area were above 90%.
