We conduct internal audits to help better ensure our practice complies with applicable regulations. So what happens when we find an issue? We resolve it, but were fraudulent mistakes already made? In these situations, one option is the Department of Health and Human...
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What happens after the feds convict a doctor of fraud?
That was the question posed by a reporter with The Dallas Morning News. What happens after a medical professional, who spent over a decade of their life training to be a physician and serve patients, is convicted of defrauding the government for their own financial...
What are the 3 main causes for disciplinary action against a nurse?
A board of nursing may initiate an investigation after a complaint or when they otherwise believe that a nurse is in violation of nursing laws or otherwise a danger to their patients. Although the exact terminology used will vary depending on the state, the three...
I want to start a home health care center, but how do I get funding?
Those who are looking for a business opportunity that can also help to make their own community a better place may consider going into the home health care marketplace. This market allows the entrepreneur the chance for financial reward while also helping to better...
Can a nurse face criminal charges for a nursing error?
It is a shocking headline. Anyone that kept up with nursing news in Texas likely stumbled across a headline outlining how a jury sentenced a former East Texas nurse to death for mistakes made while providing care for patients. How could something like this happen? Is...
Feds see North Texas as a “hotbed” for healthcare fraud
Everything is bigger in Texas, and as far as the feds are concerned that old adage holds true for healthcare fraud in recent years. In the past, the feds could generally only pursue allegations of illegal kickbacks against providers who billed federal programs....
Are payment assistance programs a violation of the AKS?
The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a federal law enacted by lawmakers to help reduce the risk that medical professionals would use financial motivation to guide medical decisions. This intent is good, but the application can go awry. One example involves the use of...
What should I do if my organization gets a letter from a RAC?
The United States Department of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a number of different resources to aid in the completion of its many operations. This includes contracts with different entities to help determine if the CMS made overpayments to health care...
Three tips to start a home health care business in Texas
Savvy business owners know that the market demand for home health services is only likely to increase in coming years. We have the aging boomer population to thank for this business opportunity, as more and more are choosing to stay at home as opposed to go into a...
TX BON warns nurses of license scam
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) recently encouraged nurses to stay vigilant when they get a phone call that claims to be from their organization. The Board staff stated that fraudsters claiming to be from the TX BON are calling nurses and telling them they are under...

