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

Nov 9, 2023

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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Medical Board of Texas: How to Defend Your Medical License During an Investigation

Nov 7, 2023

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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Crisis in Care: Nurse charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted Murder and Neglect

Nov 2, 2023

Heather Pressdee, a nurse residing in Butler County, Pennsylvania, who was previously facing charges related to the administration of lethal doses of insulin to patients, is now confronted with further charges linked to the mistreatment of an additional 19 patients. As per the Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, this 41-year-old nurse is alleged to have...

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Nursing Excellence and License Protection: A Balancing Act

Nov 2, 2023

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 Dental Industry Shift: DSO Dental on the Rise

Oct 31, 2023

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

Oct 24, 2023

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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Telemedicine Regulations: Your Guide to Building a Successful Practice in Texas

Oct 24, 2023

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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What is the False Claims Act in Healthcare?

Oct 23, 2023

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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Strategies for Avoiding Technical Stark Law Violations and Penalties

Oct 23, 2023

The Stark Law, in essence, prohibits doctors from referring patients to certain healthcare providers when there's a financial connection between them. If doctors break this law, they can face big fines. Therefore, it's crucial to steer clear of actions that violate these regulations. Key Provisions of Stark Law What the Stark Law Says: Under Stark...

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Important Update: Texas Implements New Medical Billing Standards

Oct 20, 2023

Revealing the Texas Medical Billing Law: What You Need to Know Texas has recently rolled out a new law, Senate Bill 490, which became effective on September 1, 2023. This law brings more transparency to medical billing, particularly when healthcare providers are seeking payment from patients after giving them medical services. In simple terms, it...

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