After leaving an acute-care hospital, patients are often unable to return home and manage their own care. They may need to transition through a post-acute care provider such as a nursing home or an in-patient rehabilitation facility. The patient may need a long-term...
Revocation of Medicare and Medicaid contracts can significantly damage your practice and affect your ability to operate in your field. It is crucial to understand your appeal rights to avoid the potential issues that can result from revocation. The initial steps of a...
As a health care provider accepting Medicaid, there are times you may have received an overpayment. It is a common issue that you can remedy with a refund. However, missing an overpayment and not correcting the mistake may lead to the government subjecting you to a...
If you work as a physician in the Lone Star State, you may already have a hectic schedule. Receiving a letter from the Texas Medical Board that says someone has filed a complaint against you may knock you off your game. How you respond to the letter may set the tone...
Losing a loved one can be devastating, and human nature may demand a place to lay blame. Medical care providers are often the easiest target for bereaved family members. Standard-of-care complaints can result in sanctions, and even license revocation. The details of...
If you are a pharmacist, you recognize the value of your professional license. After all, you spent a significant amount of time, money and effort earning it. If the Texas State Board of Pharmacy decides you should lose your license, you are likely to be unable to...
The Office of Inspector General offers advice for new health care providers to avoid fraud. Understanding Medicare and Medicaid fraud laws can help protect doctors from inadvertent accusations. Review these tips to shield your practice from these challenges. False...
When you receive a charge for driving while intoxicated in Texas, you may face fines, possible jail time and other consequences in the aftermath. If you also make your living as a nurse, your drunk driving arrest may have professional implications if it winds up...
No Texas pharmacist plans to be the subject of a Board of Pharmacy complaint or investigation. Nevertheless, the Board conducts many investigations each year. If you receive notice that you are under investigation, understanding the Board’s investigation process and...
As a nurse, properly documenting the care you provide to patients is essential. Improper documentation can lead to reduced quality of care and in some situations, injurious medical errors. According to data collected by Johns Hopkins patient safety professionals,...
