Health & Health Care Law

The False Claims Act (FCA) allows others to initiate a claim on behalf of the government. If the claim moves forward, the government may choose to join. If it leads to a settlement or award, the individual who initiated the case gets a portion of the award. As 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...

Those who have built not just a profession as a pharmacist, the business of the pharmacy as well will likely treat retirement differently compared to pharmacists who have chosen to work for a hospital or retail chain. Those who own their own pharmacy must also look to...

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...

The COVID-19 vaccine is making its way throughout the community, but who gets the vaccine first? The answer to this question is not always clear and some hospital systems are finding themselves publicly chastised for failing to go in what others may view as the...

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...

Oak Street Health recently announced opening new clinics within three Walmart supercenters throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The current healthcare marketplace is booming, as the importance of availability of quality healthcare with an innovative, value-based...