The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently released a letter to provide clarity on the role of the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) Enforcement department's role in situations where a long-term care center’s license lapses pending the renewal...
Month: January 2022
Court gives defendants a tool to fight fines in FCA cases
Think False Claims Act (FCA) damage awards are getting out of hand? You are not alone. The Eleventh Circuit recently agreed to hear a case that questioned whether or not these cases could qualify for relief under the Eighth Amendment protections against excessive...
The DOJ just gave prosecution a big advantage in FCA cases
President Joe Biden’s Administration just gave its government attorneys a hammer to use when building False Claims Act (FCA) cases against medical providers throughout the country. The hammer comes in the form of a memo from Attorney General Merrick Garland. Attorney...
How can I resolve an investigation by the Texas Medical Board?
Any number of events can trigger an investigation by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). A co-worker may have filed a complaint because they thought they smelled alcohol on your breath, a patient may have claimed that you provided inappropriate post-operative care, or...