We have all heard that there are not enough nurses. Hospitals are short staffed, nursing home facilities cannot get enough nursing staff to meet their needs, and the list goes on. Recent data from the Texas Department of State Health Services provides numbers to back...
Month: September 2023
Psychiatrists and federal regulations. Are you following these four laws?
Psychiatrists provide important care. Like any other form of medical care, these services are often billable to insurance companies, both private and federal. As such, the practices fall under many forms of federal and state regulations. Four of the most important...
How do I know if a letter from the Texas Board of Nursing is legit or a scam?
Nurses work hard to provide quality care to their patients. Sometimes, a patient, patient’s family member, or even a co-worker may disagree with the methods used and file a complaint with the state board. This can trigger an investigation and result in penalties such...
Pharmacists, a note of caution as role expands.
Just a few decades ago, the role of the local pharmacist was basically to fill prescriptions. These medical professionals could discuss the benefits and risks of various medications, potential concerns for interactions with other medications, and, if we were lucky,...
Physicians, prescriptions, and prison time
Authorities have announced crackdown after crackdown on the issuance of certain prescriptions in an attempt to combat the opioid crisis. Although those behind these announcements are likely doing so with noble intentions, there is fallout. Stories abound of the...