Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Sleighbells ringing. Children caroling. If a recent piece by a consulting firm Korn Ferry is right, these holiday sounds could include that of nurses throughout the country quitting. Why would nurses quit during the holiday season?...
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Feds step up to address mental health crisis within healthcare
The healthcare industry is facing a mental health crisis. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost half of healthcare workers reported a feeling of burnout in 2022. This is up from 32% who felt the same before the...
What’s at stake? Three common penalties for healthcare fraud
The federal government, along with state and local authorities throughout the nation, have made it clear that they intend to continue their crackdown on illegal healthcare fraud. Although the goal is noble, these broad and sweeping statements can result in overly...
Who gets to decide if medical treatment is adequate or excessive?
Physicians and other healthcare professionals enter the medical field to help provide care to patients. Each individual professional will vary slightly in how they provide care. This is normal. What can be frustrating is the question of who gets to decide if a...
Looking at a merger and acquisition deal in healthcare? This mistake could cost millions.
Merger and acquisition deals are big in the healthcare industry. Whether looking to combine forces to provide higher quality care or outsource more administrative tasks, these deals can be advantageous to everyone involved. Unfortunately, a single misstep can mean an...
Charged with healthcare fraud? Avoid these mistakes.
Allegations of wrongdoing are concerning, but how serious can they be if they involve money and only money? The government and court system are not likely to push for too serious of a penalty if the accused did not cause physical injury, are they? This is especially...
I was arrested. Is my nursing license at risk?
Perhaps you had a drink with dinner before driving home and the police pull you over and accuse you of drunk driving. Or maybe you were in a crash, a passenger died, and the police claim that your dangerous driving led to the death and are considering manslaughter...
Nurses take note: Two ways to shield yourself from quiet quitting.
We have all heard that there are not enough nurses. Hospitals are short staffed, nursing home facilities cannot get enough nursing staff to meet their needs, and the list goes on. Recent data from the Texas Department of State Health Services provides numbers to back...
Psychiatrists and federal regulations. Are you following these four laws?
Psychiatrists provide important care. Like any other form of medical care, these services are often billable to insurance companies, both private and federal. As such, the practices fall under many forms of federal and state regulations. Four of the most important...
How do I know if a letter from the Texas Board of Nursing is legit or a scam?
Nurses work hard to provide quality care to their patients. Sometimes, a patient, patient’s family member, or even a co-worker may disagree with the methods used and file a complaint with the state board. This can trigger an investigation and result in penalties such...