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Just like any leadership position, there are good charge nurses and not so good. Whether you have a good charge nurse or not, getting written up can lead to stress. Is this a concern? Can a write up lead to additional repercussions? What kind of power does the charge...
Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals must follow various federal regulations. A failure to do so can result in serious penalties, including civil fines, the failure to get reimbursement from federal healthcare programs like Medicare and the loss of...
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is responsible for regulating the safe practice of nursing in Texas. Part of this role involves investigating complaints against a nurse. The BON receives thousands of these types of complaints every year. Some are dismissed without...
Ordering a test for a patient seems like an innocuous and potentially necessary step towards quality medical care, but the government does not always see it this way. The federal government is cracking down on physician practices and hospitals who overutilize testing....
60% to 75% of physicians throughout the country report instances of depression and exhaustion since the start of the pandemic. Add in the fact that physicians were already twice as likely to report burnout then those in other professions and it is no surprise the...
Texas authorities will "not tolerate" healthcare providers who put personal gain over patient care according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern Distribution of Texas. The official made this proclamation shortly after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced 15...
Rural hospitals are struggling throughout the country. A recent piece in Becker’s Hospital Review notes that 138 rural hospitals have closed since 2010. Notably, a record 19 closed in 2020 alone. To address this growing problem, the United States Centers for Medicare...
Physicians throughout the state should be aware of two recent updates that involve the Texas Medical Board (TMB). #1: Physician wins case against the TMB As we discussed in more detail in a previous post, available here, the TMB is not infallible. A neurologist built...
The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recover Act (EKRA) is known for many things, but clarity is not one of them. It provides a tool for the government to fight the opioid epidemic in our country, which is a noble cause. Unfortunately, lawmakers left portions of the law too...
Decisions by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are not ironclad. It is possible for physicians who are the subject of these decisions to mount a successful appeal. A recent decision serves as an example of how these cases can unfold and provides some important lessons for...