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An investigation by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is a serious matter. Thankfully, physicians that find themselves facing an investigation can seek legal counsel to advocate for their interests and help better ensure a more favorable outcome. How does the TMB begin...
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...
The United States Attorney’s Office from the Northern District of Texas recently announced the indictment of the two physicians for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud, and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The court documents state...
Private equity firms and private practices have been combining forces for years. The equity firm brings in a large chunk of capital while the private practice brings a thriving business within a highly regulated marketplace. The equity firm can provide guidance on...
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...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) continues its crackdown on illegal kickbacks within the healthcare industry. In a recent example, the feds went after lab service providers in Texas for allegedly making illegal payments to physicians and falsely claiming...
Merger and acquisition deals are always complex, but those looking to move forward with a transaction involving a healthcare business face unique challenges. Although due diligence is always important, the factors that can impact a healthcare business are different...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that it is digging into risk adjustment tactics it claims may have led to overpayments. The review will focus specifically on certain Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Secretary Xavier Becerra noted the...
Any number of events can trigger an investigation by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). A co-worker may have filed a complaint because they thought they smelled alcohol on your breath, a patient may have claimed that you provided inappropriate post-operative care, or...
There are times when a physician can best serve their patient by switching them to home health services. Physicians can sign off on these arrangements, but a failure to do so carefully can result in allegations of an Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violation. In a recent...