A criminal conviction can alter your life in various ways, including hurting your chances to remain in the medical industry. Even misdemeanor offenses can affect your career path. Fortunately, you may have options to return to the field. Types of convictions that...
Year: 2022
Nurses: Will your license pass the verification process?
Private practices and large health care organizations need to verify a nurse’s license before moving forward with a new hire. This license provides verification that a state licensing board has approved the professional to practice in their chosen field within the...
How long does it take to resolve an investigation for False Claims?
Congress enacted the False Claims Act (FCA) to hold those who wrongly bill the government accountable with steep financial penalties. Not only does the government expect those who violate the FCA to pay the money back, they can also require treble (or triple) the...
Burnout update: 3 ways nurses can reduce stress during the holidays
Study after study has shown that medical professionals are facing serious burnout. The risk was already high but skyrocketed after the onset of the pandemic. This is a national problem that has directly impacted the nursing profession in Texas. The Texas Department of...
DOJ cracks down on labs for paying doctors for “advisory services”
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) continues its crackdown on illegal kickbacks within the healthcare industry. In a recent example, the feds went after lab service providers in Texas for allegedly making illegal payments to physicians and falsely claiming...
What happens when the feds send a Medicare overpayment demand letter?
If the federal government believes that they sent a wrongful Medicare payment, they will expect the business to return the funds. This generally begins with an Initial Demand Letter. This first communication from the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
TX BON & disciplinary actions in 2022: FAQ
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) works to protect and promote the welfare of Texans by working to ensure anyone who holds a nursing license is competent and able to practice in their profession safely. When does the TX BON investigate a nurse? Patients, co-workers,...
3 questions about an overpayment demand letters for birth tissue injections
Physicians throughout the country are finding themselves the recipients of a mailing from the government claiming that they must pay back Medicare payouts related to birth tissue injections. Part of the reason the demand is so frustrating is that it appears the...
2 important questions after state accuses TX doctor of tampering with IV bags
Texas authorities are pursuing criminal charges against an anesthesiologist out of Dallas. The state has accused the physician of causing harm by injecting medications into patient IV bags. The state claims this led to the death of one and injuries to others. Alleged...
How important is accreditation when looking to acquire a healthcare business?
Merger and acquisition deals are always complex, but those looking to move forward with a transaction involving a healthcare business face unique challenges. Although due diligence is always important, the factors that can impact a healthcare business are different...