Health & Health Care Law

Medical practices depend on relationships with hospital systems. An abrupt end to privileges within a hospital can have a catastrophic impact on the group and the patients they serve. Unfortunately, these situations are not uncommon. Most recently, a group out of St....

United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that healthcare breaches increased by over 55% in 2020. This translates to a jump from a reported 386 breaches in 2019 to 599 in 2020. The vast majority of these incidents were the result of hacking...

A federal court recently ordered Tenet Healthcare, a multi-national investor owned healthcare services company based out of Dallas, Texas, to pay $10 million to two cardiologists. The ruling stems from a whistleblower case. In this case, the two cardiologists accused...

The government continues its focus on aggressive prosecution of medical professionals who are accused of healthcare fraud. The government often uses multiple agencies to move forward with an investigation, often including use of the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a...

The feds are aggressive in their pursuit and prosecution of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecuted three pharmacy owners for their alleged role in a healthcare scheme that led to unnecessary prescriptions for...

Specialty pharmacies help meet the medical needs of patients with complex diseases and health needs while also reducing total medical expenses. Continued growth in this marketplace highlights the need for these specialty pharmacies. Recent reports show the use of...

The right merger and acquisition (M&A) deal can help position your pharmaceutical business for success. But how do business leaders know if a potential transaction is the right deal for their goals? Although often a bit of a gamble, there are steps you can take to...

The United States Department of Health and Human Safety (HHS) recently accused University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center of losing thousands of protected patient information. The feds stated the cancer center made these mistakes: Laptop with sensitive information...

Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, CVS and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company - one of these things is not like the other. Billionaire and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban recently unveiled his latest venture, an enterprise within the healthcare industry. The move leaves many...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently announced key changes to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The feds state these changes will aid in transforming the healthcare marketplace into one that focuses on value-based care as opposed to the current fee-for...