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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...
Amazon, a mega-giant in the retail world, has moved into the healthcare arena. Unfortunately for the organization, not every decision Amazon makes regarding this highly regulated industry is successful. The most recent example is the fact that the organization stepped...
Nursing is a stressful profession. The everyday expectations to manage patient care demanding. Add in navigating the recent professional and social pressures that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is no surprise nurses are currently struggling to manage an...
The government will come after those it believes wrongly received payment or overpayment from Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal programs — often aggressively. It is best to avoid such an investigation if possible. Physicians and those who run medical practices can...
The federal government recently accused a group of over three dozen healthcare professionals from throughout the country of working together to defraud the government. The prosecution claims the accused conspired to falsely charge the government for medically...
Doctors, medical personnel and healthcare administrators must follow specific rules, as is the operation of a medical practice, medical facility and hospital. There are aspects of managing a medical facility, including filing claims on behalf of patients, which are...
Each state has a governing board responsible for ensuring those who provide medical services do so safely. Texas law tasks the Board of Nursing (BON) with monitoring those who hold a nursing license to ensure that they provide safe care to patients throughout the...
For any nurse, the thought of a suspended or revoked license can be one of their worst nightmares. They stand to lose their source of income, the career they worked hard for and often their reputation. It is a stressful time, to say the least. However, it is not a...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it will move forward with criminal charges against two Texas business owners. The diagnostic laboratory owners claim to own multiple locations throughout the state. The feds argue that the business owners made up...
It depends on several factors, including the nature of the accusation. Nurses form an essential part of society and medical staff, and an accusation of misconduct can come as a very unpleasant surprise, and it can cause great harm. Who can file a complaint against a...