The issue arose on August 12. At that time, a man called the police and claimed a man at a bar had showed him a gun and made threats of violence. The police arrived and spoke with the man in question. The man, a New York plastic surgeon who works in Massachusetts,...
Year: 2019
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...
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.The prosecution...
3 lessons after health care exec gets 20 for health care fraud
A United States district judge recently sentenced a health care executive after the government accused him of running an elaborate network that benefited from the use of illegal referrals. According to the indictment, the accused owned and operated skilled nursing...
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...
Positions in health care dominate top jobs in the nation
The public generally views the health care industry as a stable career path. In addition to job security, U.S. News and World Report also states that those who hold a position within the health care industry have some of the best jobs in the nation. Which health care...
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,...
DOJ charges 30 in “patients for cash” health care fraud scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently charged 30 in a "patients for cash" health care fraud scheme. According to the indictment, a home health organization illegally paid doctors, nurses, and at least one social worker along with other medical professionals in...
CMS announces increased health care fraud enforcement measures
The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new rule to address health care fraud. The announcement was made in September 2019. The new rule expands the agency’s ability to revoke or deny applications for entry or...
Novartis sets aside millions to settle bribery allegations
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Novartis) recently announced it will set aside $700 million to settle claims made by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ recently accused the pharmaceutical giant of illegally bribing physicians and other health care professionals...

