Whether out for a quick happy hour after a stressful workday or leaving a family picnic, few things can result in the panic that comes with seeing flashing lights in your review mirror and a traffic stop after having a few alcoholic beverages. This becomes especially...
Year: 2023
Texas officials crackdown on Medicaid fraud and healthcare marketing
The medical profession relies on integrity. We trust physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to focus on helping their patients get well. Since this is also their profession, physicians and medical professionals profit from their service — but how do they...
Pandemic-driven ramping up of the Texas medical licensing process
When coronavirus breached the borders of the United States, countless doctors stepped up, with many working around the clock to help treat those suffering from COVID-19. However, the number of available medical professionals needed significant increases to keep up...
The current state of Medicare Advantage
In their efforts to live up to their continuing promises to reduce the deficit, Washington, DC lawmakers are focusing on Medicare Advantage. Specifically, they are investigating billions of dollars that were purportedly generated by overdiagnoses targeting older...
Challenges and solutions in healthcare compliance
Every medical professional receives training on the importance of regulatory compliance: following the laws and regulations and staying updated with them as they change. Compliance is critical not only for healthcare workers, but also for the safety of patients. State...
What should I know before moving forward with a pharmacy merger?
Pharmacy owners know that merger and acquisition deals are often the key to success in this competitive marketplace. A good deal can serve any number of goals such as expand your market or provide help in an area that you are lacking (such as online presence). Three...
Three tips for a successful dental practice
Running a successful business is never an easy task. Add in the demands, regulations, and competition common in the dental field and making sure your practice is successful can be particularly challenging. Some tips that can help to achieve this goal include the...
Can I use marketing to get clients for my home health services business?
With the aging boomer population, the home health services industry is a lucrative market. But anyone looking to take advantage of this opportunity is wise to complete due diligence before starting this type of venture. Part of this process likely includes coming up...
New TX law may expand nurse privileges
Nurses are required to provide care as directed by federal, state, and local rules and regulations. One law that helps define the scope of nursing privileges is the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). In general, a nurse in Texas is allowed to provide care that requires...
Is my medical license at risk if AI makes a mistake?
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are dominating recent headlines. Although hospital systems and private practices are not likely to make use of ChatGPT and similar forms of this technology that the general public hears about in the news, there are types of AI...