The Department of Justice (DOJ) aggressively pursued cases alleging Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations against pharmacies in 2020. In one example, the feds built a case against three pharmacy owners for false claims involving compounded medications. The feds...
Nurses are on the frontline day after day, taking care of patients and putting themselves and their families at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. As if these stresses weren’t enough, the Texas Nursing Board is increasing the rate at which it completes...
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that healthcare breaches increased by over 55% in 2020. This translates to a jump from a reported 386 breaches in 2019 to 599 in 2020. The vast majority of these incidents were the result of hacking...
A federal court recently ordered Tenet Healthcare, a multi-national investor owned healthcare services company based out of Dallas, Texas, to pay $10 million to two cardiologists. The ruling stems from a whistleblower case. In this case, the two cardiologists accused...
The government continues its focus on aggressive prosecution of medical professionals who are accused of healthcare fraud. The government often uses multiple agencies to move forward with an investigation, often including use of the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a...
The feds are aggressive in their pursuit and prosecution of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecuted three pharmacy owners for their alleged role in a healthcare scheme that led to unnecessary prescriptions for...
Private practices, hospitals and other healthcare facilities balance an enormous workload. Many of these professionals entered the healthcare field to help patients manage their health. They likely find themselves also balancing business needs and reviewing practices...
Specialty pharmacies help meet the medical needs of patients with complex diseases and health needs while also reducing total medical expenses. Continued growth in this marketplace highlights the need for these specialty pharmacies. Recent reports show the use of...
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...
The right merger and acquisition (M&A) deal can help position your pharmaceutical business for success. But how do business leaders know if a potential transaction is the right deal for their goals? Although often a bit of a gamble, there are steps you can take to...
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