Decoding the Future: 10 Forecasts for the 2024 Healthcare Market by a Legal Expert
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Decoding the Future: 10 Forecasts for the 2024 Healthcare Market by a Legal Expert

As a healthcare lawyer, 2023 was a pretty unusual year with the sudden entrance of a number of new players into the healthcare marketplace and a rapid retrenchment of others. With innovation showing no signs of slowing down in the year ahead, healthcare providers should consider how to adapt to improve the patient experience, increase…

Telehealth for Mental Health: A Physician’s Legal Guide
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Telehealth for Mental Health: A Physician’s Legal Guide

In our era of advanced technology, the healthcare landscape is changing, and one notable shift is the increased use of mental health telemedicine. As doctors continue to venture into this digital realm, it’s crucial to understand the laws that govern telemedicine. In this newsletter, we’ll delve into how telehealth for mental health intersects with healthcare…

Telehealth Trends for Medical Pros in 2024
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Telehealth Trends for Medical Pros in 2024

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…

Considering Offering Ketamine Treatment Services?
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Considering Offering Ketamine Treatment Services?

Ketamine, traditionally used as an anesthetic, is gaining attention for its potential in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety with low doses. This interest has led to the rise of ketamine clinics, specialized places offering ketamine infusions as a treatment option. If you’re thinking about joining this field, it’s essential to understand the legal and practical…

Department of Justice War on Healthcare Fraud: Expanding and Taking Action
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Department of Justice War on Healthcare Fraud: Expanding and Taking Action

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…

Legal Tips for Supervising Physicians of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs)
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Legal Tips for Supervising Physicians of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs)

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…

Texas Medical Board Investigations: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Medical License
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Texas Medical Board Investigations: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Medical License

As a licensed medical professional in Texas, you’ve dedicated years of hard work and dedication to your profession. However, no matter how careful you are in your practice, there’s always a chance that you could find yourself facing a Texas Medical Board (TMB) investigation. Such an investigation can be a daunting and stressful experience, with…

Nursing Excellence and License Protection: A Balancing Act
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Nursing Excellence and License Protection: A Balancing Act

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…

The Dental Industry Shift: DSOs on the Rise
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The Dental Industry Shift: DSOs on the Rise

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 – Dental Support Organizations…

Missouri City Texas Couple Sentenced to Prison for Massive Medicare Fraud: A Shocking Healthcare Scandal
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Missouri City Texas Couple Sentenced to Prison for Massive Medicare Fraud: A Shocking Healthcare Scandal

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…