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The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recover Act (EKRA) is known for many things, but clarity is not one of them. It provides a tool for the government to fight the opioid epidemic in our country, which is a noble cause. Unfortunately, lawmakers left portions of the law too...
Decisions by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are not ironclad. It is possible for physicians who are the subject of these decisions to mount a successful appeal. A recent decision serves as an example of how these cases can unfold and provides some important lessons for...
Physicians and others who hold a medical license can put these licenses at risk if they do not follow applicable regulations. Texas law gives the Texas Medical Board (TMB) the power to suspend, revoke or deny licensure in certain situations. This can include the...
Nurses must manage stress as part of their job. There are the visible stressors, the large patient load, and long hours, as well as the invisible, like the unspoken need to always do more. But what happens when the stressor is one that could put your nursing license...
The feds have continued their crackdown on misuse of federal funds. A recent case provides an example of how the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) handles a situation with a focus specifically on diagnostic laboratories. The government claims the lab in this...