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...
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What if I am not honest on my application for a nursing job?
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...
How short is too short? Telemedicine appointments and healthcare fraud.
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...
Anatomy of a healthcare fraud case: 3 things to know
Healthcare fraud is a serious problem, and it is one the government will aggressively pursue. But how does the government build a healthcare fraud case? This piece will delve into the anatomy of these cases, so that those who may face allegations of wrongdoing can...
Feds continue crackdown on opioids, go after physicians for FCA violations
The government continues its aggressive crackdown on the use of opioids. Although the overall goal of attacking the over prescription and abuse of this highly addictive medication is noble, the reality can mean destructive allegations against physicians throughout the...
The police pulled me over. Am I going to lose my nursing license?
Nursing boards hold nurses to high professional standards both within their careers and their private lives. This is one career where actions off the clock can directly impact the job. How does my personal life impact my nursing license? The state nursing board works...
Dentists and healthcare fraud: What do I need to know?
The feds can pursue allegations of healthcare fraud against basically any entity that files false healthcare claims. This can extend far beyond physicians, nurses, and hospitals to include chiropractors and dentists. What types of allegations can lead to criminal...
I need to get a nursing license; how can I expedite the process?
Whether looking to start out a career as a nurse or transferring to a new state, nursing professionals throughout the country often find themselves tangled up in bureaucratic red tape for months or more waiting for state officials to approve their license...
What did we learn about EKRA in 2021?
Lawmakers enacted the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) in 2018 to help address the use of illegal kickbacks to physicians who would refer patients to certain treatment centers. Unfortunately, because drafters wrote the law so broadly it likely extended...
What should my practice know before moving forward with a merger?
Providing quality care can mean joining with another group. Finding the best combination can take time and effort, but even when groups work out the agreement between themselves and decide to merge, they can find unexpected roadblocks. It is important for leaders...