It is not uncommon for physicians to take a business interest in a health care facility. Such business relationships must be entered into carefully or the physician could face allegations of illegal kickbacks and other criminal violations. A recent case provides an...
Software companies marketed electronic health record (EHR) programs as a way to help better ensure quality patient care. In theory, the software would provide accurate, up to date patient records that were readily available to the treating physician. In reality, flaws...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) ensures HHS programs run smoothly. This agency holds those who abuse the program accountable for their wrongdoing by, when necessary, pursuing criminal charges. How does...
Data shows approximately half of all physicians will face a medical malpractice lawsuit at some point during their professional career. Top causes for a lawsuit include a failure to diagnose an illness or a poor outcome after a medical procedure.Medical professionals...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released the findings from a study that focused on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provision of unsupported risk adjustment payments. The OIG...
Two physicians and an operating room technician filed a whistleblower lawsuit against a group of neurosurgeons and the medical facility where they operated. The whistleblowers accused the medical professionals of falsely inflating the number of spinal surgeries in an...
Private practices in Texas must navigate federal, state and local health care regulations. They must stay current and make sure their businesses are in line with any changes to the law. As a result, private practices throughout the state are likely reviewing their...
Our experienced Texas-based health care lawyers are here to help you and your business succeed. Please call 512-481-2916 or contact our law firm online.
