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...
Noncompete agreements are a source of debate throughout the country. On the one side, those in favor of these agreements argue they can help to better ensure talent developed within one organization does not leave to join a competitor, potentially taking important...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a boom in telehealth services. Patients can log online for everything from an initial consult to ongoing care appointments. But how long will it last? The use of telehealth services can offer an alternative to in-person care long...
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for medical professionals to face claims of malpractice. In a recent case, a spine surgeon was able to defeat not one, but two claims of medical malpractice. In these cases, the patients claimed the physician encouraged medically...
On November 20, 2020, the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a finalized update to the Stark Law. The agency notes that this update will address “any undue regulatory impact and burden” that has resulted from the regulations...
Feds recently accused a physician practicing at a family medicine and aesthetics group in Jefferson County, Texas of partaking in a healthcare fraud scheme. Government officials stated the doctor would prescribe medications, such as scar creams, without the patient’s...
Physician practices need to navigate the needs of a successful business while ensuring quality patient care. The old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" can go a long way towards helping build a successful practice. A failure to take patient...
The Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department's Criminal Division recently announced a "historic nationwide enforcement action" that resulted in criminal charges for over 100 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. The charges are the result...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the arrest of a Texas man accused of fraudulently obtaining over $1.6 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and using the loans for improper expenses. The prosecution states the...
A pain management physician lost consciousness while on duty. Medical staff were able to promptly intervene and successfully treat the doctor. Shortly after the incident, the Texas Medical Board suspended his medical license. The Board's action triggers two important...
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