Healthcare professionals should note recent advances and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the industry. With every new technical advance, there are benefits and risks. AI can certainly change how we provide healthcare by streamlining medical...
Physicians & Physicians Groups
Can I use social media to promote my private practice?
Gone are the days when doctors make house calls and help heal anything that may ail a patient. Patients now travel to their doctors and physicians practice in a world that expects physicians have years of specialized training in their chosen field. This can also lead...
Can burnout trigger a medical or nursing board investigation?
The idea of professional burnout is not a new one. We have studied the statistics and likely causes for decades, and one industry consistently has the highest burnout numbers: healthcare. A study digging into the burnout rates for physicians, nurses, and other...
Texas Attorney General ramps up investigations for unlawful care of children
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released an opinion in February stating certain “sex-change” procedures for children qualified as child abuse. Unfortunately, these procedures expand beyond surgical procedures and can include prescriptions of certain medications....
What happens when my medical license is under investigation?
Sometimes, a patient, patient’s family members, a competitor or others file a complaint against a physician. The complaint could make any number of allegations, from claims the physician was under the influence while providing care to claims they failed to act within...
Pandemic-driven ramping up of the Texas medical licensing process
When coronavirus breached the borders of the United States, countless doctors stepped up, with many working around the clock to help treat those suffering from COVID-19. However, the number of available medical professionals needed significant increases to keep up...
Challenges and solutions in healthcare compliance
Every medical professional receives training on the importance of regulatory compliance: following the laws and regulations and staying updated with them as they change. Compliance is critical not only for healthcare workers, but also for the safety of patients. State...
Is my medical license at risk if AI makes a mistake?
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are dominating recent headlines. Although hospital systems and private practices are not likely to make use of ChatGPT and similar forms of this technology that the general public hears about in the news, there are types of AI...
Complaints against physicians in Texas
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is responsible for receiving and reviewing all complaints made against physicians. Patients, patients' families, other healthcare professionals and other individuals can submit complaints to the Board at any time. Frequent accusations...
When should I start my own private practice?
It is not uncommon for medical professionals to want to start their own private practices. But when is the right time? Some questions to ask yourself to help find the answer include: #1: Do I have enough experience? You went to school, got the degree, and are ready to...