The government uses the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) to help better ensure doctors are not letting financial gain impact decisions about patient care. As a result, the government may make an AKS claim if a doctor is getting payment or has some financial benefit from an...
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Month: March 2020
3 things to know about continuing education and nursing in NJ
The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires nursing to complete continuing education (CE) to keep an active nursing license in the state. Nurses in the state can use the following information to help better ensure they meet this requirement. Question #1: How much CE does...
Doctors trained abroad: Getting a NY medical license
Practicing medicine takes more than just countless hours of study, passage of exams and additional preparation. In the United States, it also requires an official medical license from the state the doctor wishes to have their practice. Can doctors who are trained in...
State medical board investigation leads to loss of DEA license
Regulations require physicians have a special license to prescribe controlled substances. The physician who wishes to offer these services to patients must generally receive a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. Getting such a license generally...
Why does the CMS’ now require disclosure of certain affiliations?
As noted in a previous post, CMS changes tactics, targets health care provider affiliates, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has a new tool in its fight against health care fraud. The tool allows the agency to go after those who affiliate with...
NY pharmacist charged with health care fraud and tax crimes
New York officials recently charged a local pharmacy owner of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations and tax crimes. Prosecutors claim the man, along with others associated with the pharmacy, began illegally bribing doctors to use their pharmacy for services in 2010....
CDC provides guidance for COVID-19 samples
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently provided guidelines for health care providers who wish to have samples tested for the new coronavirus. The agency states all labs should preform risk assessments to identify and mitigate any...
NY pharmacy owner faces lifetime of prison for health care fraud
New York officials recently accused a local pharmacy owner of partaking in a health care fraud scheme that allegedly led to $2 billion in fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid. According to the indictment, the government moved forward with criminal charges...
Theranos case an example of complex nature of health care crimes
The case against Theranos continues. Questions about the company, based in the health care industry and set to “revolutionize medical laboratory testing” with innovative blood draw and testing methods, began in 2015. Ultimately, investigations resulted in...
Nurses: Navigate these 3 changes to excel in today’s market
The nursing profession is evolving. Are you ready? Whether considering becoming a nurse or already an experienced professional, the answer to this question could determine whether you thrive in the nursing industry or face daily frustration. The changes to navigate...