Physician groups throughout the country found themselves facing new obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Private practices implemented new technology for virtual appointments, increased the personal protective equipment (PPE) needs and saw an increase in patients...
The pandemic forced us to reevaluate how we work. In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, we shifted a large portion of our workforce to remote status. This provided an opportunity not just to increase the safety of our workforce, but also to see if a...
Feds recently accused a physician of falsely certifying patients for home health services. The prosecution is aggressively building a case against the medical professional and claims that she received financial incentive for these certifications. What exactly...
Physicians and other medical professionals are likely well aware of the dangers that can come with social media. Posting anything about procedures or patients can lead to serious problems, including potentially putting your medical license at risk. But there are also...
A recent case involved a physician who refused to enforce mask-wearing in a rural clinic. A local news station videotaped the physician at a rally stating that neither “he nor his staff would wear masks” when working. This was true even for those who experienced...
There is no question that medical professionals faced enormous pressure this past year. From determining the best types of PPE to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, keeping family and loved ones safe while still helping patients receive the care they need — it...
It is never a good idea to brag on social media. Feds recently arrested the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, known for splashy posts on Facebook and Instagram that include his million-dollar mansion and multiple fancy vehicles like a red Ferrari, Bentley, and...
A U.S. District Judge recently sentenced a physician to ten years imprisonment for his role in a fraudulent billing scheme. The sentence also included three years of supervised release and a restitution payment of over $4.2 million. The case began in 2017 with a...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing of a New Jersey doctor in connection to a healthcare fraud scheme. The agency stated in a press release that the court sentenced the physician to 33 months imprisonment after he plead...
A professor with the department of Psychiatry at the University of California Davis notes that physicians are “inherently very resilient people.” He should know. He is an expert in the psyche of physicians and recently released a paper Physician Suicide: Cases and...
