The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released guidance to help healthcare investors determine if a proposed merger and acquisition deal could run afoul of federal antitrust laws. What are the guidelines? The...
Year: 2024
Court finds lab execs guilty of AKS violations: 4 things to know
U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle recently concluded a seven-week-long trial of five defendants. The state accused the five defendants, a mix of lab and hospital executives, of Anti-Kickback Statute violations allegedly involving physicians making referrals to a...
Texas BON warns nurses of scam that could put their license at risk
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON), the regulatory body that oversees nursing conduct, recently warned local nurses to watch out for a new scam. The BON explains that scammers are reaching out to registered nurses in the state and claiming the nurse’s National Provider...
Whistleblower targets Houston neurologist for healthcare fraud
Officials recently pursued allegations of healthcare fraud against a neurologist from Houston, stating his neurology group falsely billed Medicare Part B for services that were either not medically necessary or provided by untrained and unlicensed technicians. In...
Pharmacy owners: Two steps before moving forward with an acquisition
The healthcare marketplace is always changing and one way for business leaders to stay at the forefront is with strategic acquisitions. The right acquisition can fuel growth and expansion. Mark Cuban and his recent pharmaceutical venture Cost Plus Drug Co. recently...
Texans take note: Important change to the Nurse Licensure Compact Rule
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement between various states that allows nurses to practice in multiple states. Instead of needing licensure in each individual state, those that are part of the NLC can practice nursing in other member states once they have...
Wound care manufacturer case provides example of complexity of Medicare overpayment claims
Private practices often rely on Medicare. It provides coverage for many patients and payment on claims is relatively prompt. Unfortunately, issues with claims can lead to major headaches. In a recent example, a medical product manufacturer’s rebate practices could...
License on the line: How can a criminal conviction impact a career in nursing?
When a nurse in Texas faces a criminal conviction, the repercussions extend beyond the legal system. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) holds the authority to grant, suspend, or revoke a nursing license based on criminal activity. When will the BON revoke a nursing...
Charting the changes: How the Stark Law shapes healthcare today
Healthcare regulation is an ever-evolving landscape, and the Stark Law serves as a prime example of this progression. Originally enacted to prevent conflicts of interest in physician referrals and close a loophole in the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law has...
Physicians take note: Fingerprinting now a must for Texas license renewal
Physicians in Texas, take note: the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has updated its requirements for medical license renewal. As part of an ongoing effort to ensure patient safety and maintain high standards within the medical community, the TMB now mandates that all...