A nursing and behavioral center located in New Jersey that served residents of New York and New Jersey is set to close in a matter of weeks. The New Jersey Department of Health revoked the facility’s license due to a failure to correct violations. The agency claims...
The Social Security Act requires provider's report any Medicare overpayment. A failure to do so can result in more than just a need to pay the government back, it could escalate to criminal charges. But what happens if the government makes a mistake? How do these...
Healthcare merger and acquisition deals can result in a final product that better serves its community. These deals can preserve or increase quality care while also making for a more efficient product. But sometimes these deals face hurdles. In some cases, the hurdles...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) just made an already ambiguous law even more difficult to navigate. Lawmakers originally touted the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) as a weapon to help combat the growing opioid crisis. In reality, we have seen the...
One of the largest, private for-profit hospital systems in the nation agreed to pay over $4.5 million to settle allegations that it violated various federal laws, including the False Claims Act (FCA). The healthcare corporation, Steward Health Care System LLC, owns...
Not every business transaction goes according to plan. The target organization may focus on different goals than you had intended or, if looking at a merger, the two cultures may not mesh. Whatever the reason for the flop, a deal that turns sour can be more than just...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released the details of an indictment against a New York physician charged with millions in healthcare fraud. According to the feds, the physician only took a few minutes conversing with patients before moving...
Nurse RaDonda Vaught’s story is making headlines throughout the country. It started during one of her shifts back in 2017. The nurse made a mistake. She admitted her error, an error in medication that led to the death of a 75-year-old patient. She then faced criminal...
It can be stressful to get a job. If you find what may seem like the perfect fit, it can be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications on your application to better ensure yours stands out. In some cases, this is acceptable. Employers look favorably on applicants that...
We became much more comfortable with technology during the pandemic. Stay at home orders forced us to work remotely, using laptops and home systems to log on and join meetings. Our kids attended classes from home, we even started streaming new movies directly to our...
