Few people are as exposed to germs during the course of a workday then nurses. Nurses are in an illness battleground, fighting to take care of those who need them most while trying to maintain their own health. The following steps can help to better ensure nurses win...
Month: January 2020
Whistleblower lawsuit against neurosurgeons moves forward
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...
Will regulations inhibit diagnostic lab growth in 2020?
Diagnostic and clinical labs may experience a surge in growth in coming years. A market research company recently released findings after analyzing the industry and found key factors that it believes predict an upcoming surge. Why a potential surge in the need for...
Three things to know about Texas’ new health care billing law
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...
Accused of health care fraud? Cross examination is a powerful defense tool.
Those who face allegations of health care fraud can find themselves fighting an uphill battle. The government can gather evidence and witnesses to testify against you, but defensive strategies are available to help you defend your professional reputation. One strategy...
HIPAA and social media: Lessons from $10,000 settlement
A small dental practice recently agreed to a $10,000 settlement with the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for an alleged Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation. The case provides a lesson for all...
What makes for a good NY nursing program?
Those who chose to become a nurse likely have many reasons for pursuing this profession. The nursing profession allows professionals to help those in need and provides a good level of job security. Those who put the time into gaining their nursing license have likely...
MBA student faces 20 years imprisonment for health care fraud
The United States Department of Justice recently announced criminal charges against an MBA student in connection to a health care fraud scheme. The health care fraud scheme involves allegations a health care technology company falsely inflated data and overbilled...