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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recently conducted a survey to delve into current challenges faced by those within the profession throughout the country. The organization conducted the survey from May 8th through May 17th, 2020. The survey...
A recent case out of New York provides multiple examples of what not to do if accused of health care fraud. The case began when the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of New York investigated a psychiatric physician for health care fraud. According to the...
The United States Attorney’s office recently announced a 50-count indictment charging seven people with health care fraud, wire fraud and other crimes. The charges are the result of alleged abuse of specialty medication prescriptions for compounded medications. One of...
The United States Attorney’s Office recently announced a physician has pled guilty to criminal health care fraud charges. The charges are the result of a health care fraud investigation that led to over 15 criminal charges for four medical professionals. More on...
The government recently accused two business owners of working together on an elaborate health care fraud scheme that cost the government millions. According to the prosecution, the two business owners, a married couple, put together a health care business to defraud...
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON), a part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for almost 20 years, recently announced proposed changes to the NLC agreement. Participation in the NLC allows for nurses to have mobility across state boarders. This increases a...
The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made many changes to its rules in response to the current coronavirus pandemic. Three that directly impact healthcare include: Telehealth. Although CMS has covered telehealth services in the past, it...
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) recently announced an expansion of the definition of the term "Unprofessional and Dishonorable Conduct." The change is in response to the current coronavirus pandemic. Three things physicians need to know about TMB's recent expansion to...
The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to its Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program. CMS explains these changes are an attempt to continue sufficient financial incentives to encourage higher...
The telehealth market has thrived during the current coronavirus pandemic. This platform allows physicians to meet with patients while maintaining social distancing, a practice that can be beneficial to all involved. Health insurance companies often cover these...