Pharmacy owners looking to sell their practice and move on to the next chapter of their lives can benefit from a basic understanding of the process. Whether looking to sell to a large corporation like CVS or Walgreens or hoping to keep the pharmacy directly in the...
Year: 2021
Is my nursing license at risk if I am struggling with debt?
Whether due to the pandemic or other life circumstances, those who struggle to pay their bills face enormous stress. In some cases professionals like nurses may also worry that these mounting bills could have a negative impact on their professional license. The fear...
What happens if the feds accuse my lab of an EKRA violation?
The law is constantly evolving. One of the most recent examples is lawmakers’ attempts to address the opioid crisis. In an effort to curtail the abuse of this highly addictive medication, Congress passed the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA),...
I am a nurse struggling with burnout. What should I do?
There are times when the ordinary and relatively manageable levels of stress that come with working in the healthcare industry can escalate into unmanageable, chronic stress. When this happens, we are at increased risk of burnout. It is important to take this feeling...
What are the penalties for a False Claims Act violation?
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that allows the government to hold those financially accountable who it believes have knowingly submitted false claims for payment to the government. A common example is a health care provider filing a false or fraudulent...
OIG updates Self-Disclosure Protocols
We conduct internal audits to help better ensure our practice complies with applicable regulations. So what happens when we find an issue? We resolve it, but were fraudulent mistakes already made? In these situations, one option is the Department of Health and Human...
What happens after the feds convict a doctor of fraud?
That was the question posed by a reporter with The Dallas Morning News. What happens after a medical professional, who spent over a decade of their life training to be a physician and serve patients, is convicted of defrauding the government for their own financial...
What are the 3 main causes for disciplinary action against a nurse?
A board of nursing may initiate an investigation after a complaint or when they otherwise believe that a nurse is in violation of nursing laws or otherwise a danger to their patients. Although the exact terminology used will vary depending on the state, the three...
I want to start a home health care center, but how do I get funding?
Those who are looking for a business opportunity that can also help to make their own community a better place may consider going into the home health care marketplace. This market allows the entrepreneur the chance for financial reward while also helping to better...
Can a nurse face criminal charges for a nursing error?
It is a shocking headline. Anyone that kept up with nursing news in Texas likely stumbled across a headline outlining how a jury sentenced a former East Texas nurse to death for mistakes made while providing care for patients. How could something like this happen? Is...