The government continues its focus on aggressive prosecution of medical professionals who are accused of healthcare fraud. The government often uses multiple agencies to move forward with an investigation, often including use of the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a...
The feds are aggressive in their pursuit and prosecution of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecuted three pharmacy owners for their alleged role in a healthcare scheme that led to unnecessary prescriptions for...
Private practices, hospitals and other healthcare facilities balance an enormous workload. Many of these professionals entered the healthcare field to help patients manage their health. They likely find themselves also balancing business needs and reviewing practices...
Specialty pharmacies help meet the medical needs of patients with complex diseases and health needs while also reducing total medical expenses. Continued growth in this marketplace highlights the need for these specialty pharmacies. Recent reports show the use of...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a boom in telehealth services. Patients can log online for everything from an initial consult to ongoing care appointments. But how long will it last? The use of telehealth services can offer an alternative to in-person care long...
The right merger and acquisition (M&A) deal can help position your pharmaceutical business for success. But how do business leaders know if a potential transaction is the right deal for their goals? Although often a bit of a gamble, there are steps you can take to...
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently issued an Advisory Opinion with information about whether or not it is appropriate for healthcare centers to provide patients with gift cards. The opinion is in response to a...
The healthcare field put serious demands on its nursing staff in 2020. Hospital administrators, physicians and even patients often expected nurses to do more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — often with insufficient staffing. As a result, it is no surprise that...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced seven guilty pleas in connection to a telemedicine healthcare fraud scheme. The agency first announced the scheme in December 2020. According to the prosecution, individuals connected to pharmacies were...
A professor with the department of Psychiatry at the University of California Davis notes that physicians are “inherently very resilient people.” He should know. He is an expert in the psyche of physicians and recently released a paper Physician Suicide: Cases and...
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