Kickbacks are a normal part of many industries. In healthcare, however, kickbacks are unethical, illegal and potentially a threat to patient care. The Anti-Kickback Statute addresses the problem of kickbacks in healthcare, while the safe harbor regulations provide...
One of the biggest threats to your medical license is insurance fraud within your practice. If the medical board finds evidence of insurance fraud, they can suspend or revoke your medical license and potentially refer you for criminal charges. It is important to...
In Texas, the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities licenses senior care facilities. Having a license allows these facilities to continue to operate and provide care to the people who need it. However, certain circumstances can cause a nursing home to lose its...
The U.S. government annually loses billions of dollars to Medicare fraud. It is the type of crime committed by people you know, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and medical staff who provide services and medications that patients do not need and then pocket the...
Medical licensing occurs at the state level, with each state establishing its own licensing requirements for practitioners and medical personnel like nurses. Recent interest in telehealth impacted state licensing requirements, with many states modifying their...
Medical practices have a responsibility to regulate and monitor compliance among staff. Issues can arise in patient care and administration. However, with an efficient compliance plan, your practice can be proactive and address potential problems quickly. Education...
People trust that healthcare facilities such as nursing homes will keep the best interests of their residents in mind. However, it is unfortunate that a tiny minority of people who work with older residents commit medicare fraud and abuse. Due to these rare...
As a medical practitioner, you likely understand the severe consequences of committing Medicaid fraud. Even if you would never defraud your patients, though, the presence of fraudulent behavior elsewhere at your practice could have implications on your own license and...
As a practiced medical professional, nothing can be more dismaying than the possibility of losing your license over a single incident. Whether due to circumstances outside of your control or a momentary lapse in judgment, certain situations can put your medical...
In order to combat healthcare fraud and abuse, the Stark Law outlines what healthcare providers can and cannot do when it comes to referrals for particular health services paid for by Medicare and Medicaid. Violations of the Stark Law carry severe penalties, even if a...
