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...
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...
Most doctors and medical facilities have missions that focus on healing patients. Therefore, many accept Medicare and Medicaid insurance. Because these are federal and state health insurance programs, some doctors, clinics and hospitals have experienced challenges...
Dealing with industry regulations, contracts and other administrative requirements can make it harder to focus on your patients as a physician. But providing satisfactory patient care can improve patient outcomes and help prevent license issues. Most people see a...
Several proposed changes to the United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hospice survey process could result in tougher enforcement and stiffer penalties in 2022 for hospices. Regulators announced the proposed changes in June of 2021. What is the...
If you work in healthcare, you may benefit from helping patients remotely. Consultations, regular follow-ups and prescription adjustments are just a few things that modern technology has made easier. However, you should pay attention to Texas Medicaid policies for...
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...
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...
National Provider Identifiers (NPI) are used to help streamline the medical billing process, and these 10-digit numbers function much like a social security number.Unfortunately, like a social security number, a NPI is also vulnerable to theft. This is because NPI are...
