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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) remains vigilant in its ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute individuals suspected of obtaining nursing licenses through fraudulent means. As part of the federal Operation Nightingale operation, the BON has intensified its...
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) recently announced adoption of a new rule. After reviewing public comments at its April 23, 2026 meeting, the Board adopted 22 Texas Administrative Code § 217.8. The rule addresses verification of legal presence and license eligibility...
Yet again, leaders within the federal government have announced continued efforts to root out bad actors who are using the healthcare system for their own personal gain. A recent announcement by the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division...
As a physician in Texas, you have worked tirelessly to earn your medical license. However, one night of poor judgment involving alcohol could put your entire career at risk. It is important for medical professionals to understand exactly how criminal charges related...
Any physician or practice manager who gets notification of a Medicare audit likely feels a bit of panic — and for good reason. What begins as a routine billing review can rapidly escalate into a Department of Justice investigation that can threaten everything you have...
Laboratory owners, like any business owner, want to reach out to fellow professionals and market the benefits of using their services versus their competitors. Although this is often a successful business strategy that works well in most markets, the rules are much...
Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice, recently announced a plan to prioritize rooting out fraud within the United States. The announcement points to five areas of focus: healthcare...
People often go into nursing because they have a desire to help others. This path can lead to meeting lots of interesting people, and it is not uncommon for those interactions to lead to something more. This can leave a nurse wondering if it is possible to pursue a...
65% of nurses report significant stress and burnout. While short staffing and high patient ratios remain concerns, a national survey of more than 2,600 nurses reveals a less obvious culprit: operational friction. The daily frustrations of inefficient workflows, supply...
Pharmacy owners operate in a highly regulated environment where billing and documentation must align with federal and state rules. Even well run pharmacies can draw scrutiny from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers when claims data, prescribing patterns or...