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...
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...
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...
The Code of Ethics that many medical professionals adhere to covers a wide range of issues. They require medical professionals to provide the best possible care to every patient, be professional and protect a patient’s privacy.Parts of this code also became...
Americans could soon access their medical history just as fast as they order takeout. But new rules regarding electronic medical data have sparked debate over whether easier access would hurt or help consumers.The current fight comes from new information-sharing...
Who doesn't like taking shortcuts. If there is a way to get from point A to point B more easily, that's a good thing, right? That might be true in on the road, but in the health care industry, taking shortcuts around regulatory obligations can lead to financial...
Nothing sends a chill up a professional's spine like realizing you are under investigation. You have not received the letter yet informing you of this, but you suspect a complaint has been filed against you.What happens next is extremely important. You can be passive...
