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Physicians throughout the country are finding themselves the recipients of a mailing from the government claiming that they must pay back Medicare payouts related to birth tissue injections. Part of the reason the demand is so frustrating is that it appears the...
Texas authorities are pursuing criminal charges against an anesthesiologist out of Dallas. The state has accused the physician of causing harm by injecting medications into patient IV bags. The state claims this led to the death of one and injuries to others. Alleged...
Merger and acquisition deals are always complex, but those looking to move forward with a transaction involving a healthcare business face unique challenges. Although due diligence is always important, the factors that can impact a healthcare business are different...
Those who receive notification of a False Claims Act (FCA) violation are wise to take the matter seriously. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is known to aggressively pursue these allegations and, if possible, will push for criminal charges. In a recent...
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently reported that it received notification of almost 1,500 vaccine errors from June of 2020 through December 2021. In one example, a 91-year-old patient received two COVID-19 vaccinations on the same day and went...
Anyone who receives notification of an impending investigation by the state Board of Nursing (BON) is wise to take the matter seriously. This group is responsible for coming up with a resolution for complaints involving nurses. Depending on the allegations and the...
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...
The government expects healthcare providers to focus on patient care over financial gain. There are many regulations in place to help better ensure patients are protected and reduce the risk of temptation for healthcare professionals, but there are still those who...
Those who are starting a career in nursing or transitioning to a new position can benefit from some tips for success. There are lists upon lists of tips for success but three that fit almost any nursing situation include: Prepare for the position. Get good gear before...
Lawmakers initially enacted the Eliminating Kickbacks Recovery Act (EKRA) four years ago as part of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act). Although touted by Congress as a law...