A myriad of federal and local regulations is in place to guide the practices of those who run businesses or organizations that provide skilled nursing services and other forms of medical care to patients. A failure to follow these laws can result in allegations of...
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Texas Medical Board dismisses complaint against ophthalmologist
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the organization in Texas responsible for the medical licenses of physicians that wish to practice medicine anywhere in the state. If patients, other medical professionals or the public has a complaint about a healthcare provider, they...
TX doctor gets 5 years imprisonment for Medicare fraud
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently built a successful case against a Texas doctor. In this case, the DOJ stated the physician who owned and operated a medical clinic in Houston was signing false and fraudulent “plans of care” for home health...
Healthcare business expansion opportunity: Is it a violation?
There are many federal regulations that apply to the provision of healthcare. It is not always easy for healthcare professionals to balance these regulations with a need to expand and take advantage of an opportunity to better serve their community. Healthcare...
Healthcare exec takes plea deal after accused of violating the AKS
A healthcare executive who owned a medical brace company chose to accept a plea deal when facing allegations of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Prosecutors stated that the exec used illegal kickbacks to encourage physicians to use their services...
CMS updates Stark Law: What does my practice need to know?
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...
Jury convicts TX doc of 12 counts of healthcare fraud
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...
Pharm companies may need to pay billions to settle opioid lawsuit
With the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting over 450,000 opioid overdose deaths in the country from 1999 to 2018, it should come as no surprise that the government continues its crackdown on opioid violations. The government is...
OIG calls on diagnostic labs to implement compliance plans
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with other federal agencies who enforce the regulations that apply to diagnostic labs have called on these healthcare facilities to implement compliance plans. What...
What if my private practice needs to reevaluate pay equity?
The #MeToo and #BLM movements have brought increased attention to the inequalities that are present within our communities and workplaces. These movements are fueling discussions and provide an opportunity to consider change. Pay equity is one example. How is pay...
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