Doctors, medical personnel and healthcare administrators must follow specific rules, as is the operation of a medical practice, medical facility and hospital. There are aspects of managing a medical facility, including filing claims on behalf of patients, which are...
Month: January 2023
When can the TXBON take away a nursing license?
Each state has a governing board responsible for ensuring those who provide medical services do so safely. Texas law tasks the Board of Nursing (BON) with monitoring those who hold a nursing license to ensure that they provide safe care to patients throughout the...
How to deal with stress if your nursing license is at risk
For any nurse, the thought of a suspended or revoked license can be one of their worst nightmares. They stand to lose their source of income, the career they worked hard for and often their reputation. It is a stressful time, to say the least. However, it is not a...
Texas diagnostic lab owners face 10 years for healthcare fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it will move forward with criminal charges against two Texas business owners. The diagnostic laboratory owners claim to own multiple locations throughout the state. The feds argue that the business owners made up...
Can nurses keep working if accused of misconduct?
It depends on several factors, including the nature of the accusation. Nurses form an essential part of society and medical staff, and an accusation of misconduct can come as a very unpleasant surprise, and it can cause great harm. Who can file a complaint against a...