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Telehealth is becoming a big deal in healthcare, and as we head into 2024, medical professionals need to be on the lookout for some important trends. These changes are shaping how healthcare is provided, and here's what you should know about them. Virtual Reality for Better Patient Talks Imagine talking to your patients in a...
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Ketamine treatment Texas is rapidly gaining attention as a powerful option for treating mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, and anxiety. While ketamine has traditionally been used as an anesthetic, recent studies have shown that, in low doses, it may offer fast-acting relief for patients struggling with treatment-resistant conditions. As a result, many healthcare professionals...
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On November 7, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by John "Fritz" Scanlon, shared some big plans to tackle healthcare fraud. This plan shows a strong effort to fight against dishonest practices in the healthcare sector. One major part of the plan is to increase the number of healthcare fraud prosecutors, which is currently...
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The healthcare field is changing, and we're relying more on advanced practice providers (APPs), like nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), because there's a growing need for healthcare services. While teaming up with doctors has its benefits, it also means that partnership comes with a certain set of legal implications and responsibilities for the...
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As a licensed medical professional in Texas, your career is built on years of education, training, and dedication. But even the most diligent physicians can find themselves under scrutiny by the Medical Board of Texas. Facing a Texas Medical Board (TMB) investigation can be overwhelming — especially when your license, reputation, and livelihood are on...
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In the world of healthcare, nurses play a critical role in ensuring patient well-being. To maintain high standards of care, Nursing Regulatory Bodies (NRBs) oversee nurses' professional practice. These NRBs are responsible for evaluating the competence of both aspiring and licensed nurses. Mission of Nursing Regulatory Bodies (NRBs) NRBs have a primary goal: to protect...
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The world of dentistry is going through some big changes, and these changes are affecting how dentists retire or pass on their practices to others. In the past, when a dentist wanted to retire, they usually sold their established practice to a younger dentist. But now, there's something new in town - DSO Dental Support...
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In a surprising turn of events, a Missouri City couple, who once owned a home health agency, has been sentenced to federal prison for admitting to defrauding Medicare of millions. This case, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community, reminding everyone that justice will always catch up...
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Business | business blog | Compliance | Healthcare Law | Telemedicine
Telemedicine has been growing fast in the United States, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic pushing it forward. This has opened up new opportunities for healthcare providers, but it's also brought a lot of rules and regulations that can be tough to handle. If you're thinking about getting into telehealth or are already offering telehealth services,...
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The False Claims Act – some background The United States False Claims Act (FCA) is a significant federal law aimed at prosecuting individuals or organizations that make false or fraudulent claims for payment from government agencies. It strictly forbids the knowing submission of false claims for payment and making false statements that are critical to...
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