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The pandemic forced us to reevaluate how we work. In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, we shifted a large portion of our workforce to remote status. This provided an opportunity not just to increase the safety of our workforce, but also to see if a...
Entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to start a home healthy agency in New York are looking at a business opportunity that can provide significant financial incentive while also helping to better the community by providing care with dignity to those in need....
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently accused a surgical group out of Texas of illegal collusion with competitors. According to the feds, the group agreed not to poach senior-level employees from competing practices. The group is composed of physicians who own and...
With certain professions come increased responsibility. Arguably one with the most responsibility is that of a physician. The ability to advise patients on healthcare options, lead procedures and prescribe medications can have a life-altering impact on the patient. As...
Nurses are heroes. Never has the general public been more aware of this fact than watching these medical professionals rise to the challenges presented during the pandemic. In addition to the increased expectations during the pandemic, nurses continue to find...
Feds recently accused a physician of falsely certifying patients for home health services. The prosecution is aggressively building a case against the medical professional and claims that she received financial incentive for these certifications. What exactly...
Physicians and other medical professionals are likely well aware of the dangers that can come with social media. Posting anything about procedures or patients can lead to serious problems, including potentially putting your medical license at risk. But there are also...
The federal government chose to ease enforcement of certain regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was not one of them. This provision within the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery...
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that provides accountability for anyone that submits false claims to the government. This law applies to any hospital or healthcare provider who submits claims for payment from Medicare or Medicaid, along with other...
It is important to take a notification of a formal board complaint and investigation seriously. Each state has its own local board that takes the lead in this process. The Texas Board of Nursing (the Board) is the regulatory body responsible for this process in Texas....