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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...
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...
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...
Noncompete agreements are legal documents meant to help protect an employer from taking the time to train and onboard an employee, in this case a physician, only to have that physician move to join a competing group. When crafted well, these documents can survive a...
60% to 75% of physicians throughout the country report instances of depression and exhaustion since the start of the pandemic. Add in the fact that physicians were already twice as likely to report burnout then those in other professions and it is no surprise the...
Physicians and others who hold a medical license can put these licenses at risk if they do not follow applicable regulations. Texas law gives the Texas Medical Board (TMB) the power to suspend, revoke or deny licensure in certain situations. This can include the...
What type of case leads the government to call a rheumatologist one of the worst criminals when it comes to health care fraud? According to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one that prescribes chemotherapy treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The...
We conduct internal audits to help better ensure our practice complies with applicable regulations. So what happens when we find an issue? We resolve it, but were fraudulent mistakes already made? In these situations, one option is the Department of Health and Human...
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 Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 26 doctors last month. These disciplinary efforts included quality of care concerns, allegations of unprofessional conduct, and violation of previous orders. The quality of care concerns included a physician who completed a...