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Can stress lead to the loss of your nursing license? The question is not a new one, though current circumstances have magnified the problem. Nurses were already often working in hospitals and clinics that were understaffed. Add in a pandemic and an already, at best,...
The social media platform TikTok is popular for the short videos posted by users throughout the world. Like any form of social media, users are wise to use the platform carefully. An account is never as anonymous as one may think, and the public can call attention to...
The government has increased its focus on Medicare overpayments to home health agencies (HHAs). These healthcare facilities can reduce the risk of these allegations by avoiding the most common complaints. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) stated in a recent report that it has identified significant overpayments to home health agencies (HHAs). The agency states that these overpayments are primarily from improper...
The federal government continues its crackdown on illegal kickbacks. Although this is no surprise, the method is a bit surprising. In a recent case out of Texas, the government moved forward with a case against 14 Texans. One of the main laws used to build this case:...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and offices of state attorneys general along with the Canadian Competition Bureau, European Commission Directorate General for Competition, and U.K.’s Competition and Markets...
In a recent win for hospitals throughout the state, the New York Department of Financial services recently stated insurance providers cannot deny hospital claims based on “administrative reasons.” More specifically, the letter states that insurance provers cannot deny...
UnitedHealthcare Services and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (plaintiffs) recently filed suit against a Dallas-based lab. In this suit, the plaintiffs claim the lab was making illegal kickback payments to increase the use of their facility. According to court...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against two pharmacy owners from New York. According to the feds, the two were part of a $30 million healthcare fraud scheme that included improper use of a new emergency code,...
An investigation by your state medical board is a big deal. It can lead to steep fines and even a revocation of your medical license, making it impossible to continue your practice in that state. Unfortunately, this could just be the beginning. In some cases, an...