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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...
A criminal conviction can alter your life in various ways, including hurting your chances to remain in the medical industry. Even misdemeanor offenses can affect your career path. Fortunately, you may have options to return to the field. Types of convictions that...
Private practices and large health care organizations need to verify a nurse’s license before moving forward with a new hire. This license provides verification that a state licensing board has approved the professional to practice in their chosen field within the...
Congress enacted the False Claims Act (FCA) to hold those who wrongly bill the government accountable with steep financial penalties. Not only does the government expect those who violate the FCA to pay the money back, they can also require treble (or triple) the...