The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced it will resume enforcement and routine inspection efforts. The agency had suspended the efforts in response to the current coronavirus pandemic in an effort to help reduce the risk...
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Month: August 2020
Are hospitals on the hook for $1B in government aid?
The current coronavirus pandemic has hit medical institutions in various ways throughout the country. Some are busy, working hard to serve patients and provide needed care. Others have slowed down as many elective procedures are on hold. Both are facing increased...
Private practice and rebranding: When is the right time?
Branding is an important part of a business plan - regardless of the business. Retail stores, tech businesses and even medical practices can benefit from a solid brand. In some cases, an initial branding strategy may not achieve the expected results, or the goal of...
Can FDA observations lead to reprimands of pharmacists?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducts investigations of certain pharmacies to determine whether or not the facility's practices are in line with Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related laws. The FDA's Offices of Regulatory Affairs...
Can pharmaceutical companies bounce back from Novartis scandal?
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis recently reached a settlement with the Department of Justice, Securities Exchange Commission and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York regarding various claims of criminal wrongdoing. The allegations include claims the group...
How can a VP pick impact health care?
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, recently chose his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California. The announcement provides an opportunity to discuss the impact of a vice-president on the field of health care.How does a vice president...
What happens if a patient accuses a NY doctor of misconduct?
Regulating boards hold physicians to high standards. State law requires these medical professionals to provide quality care to their patients while staying abreast of changes within the medical profession. Patients who are unhappy with their care may file a complaint...
27 nurses reprimanded by NY Nursing Board in June
New York State's Office of the Professions, which oversees nurses who practice within the state, recently reprimanded 27 nurses. These reprimands were for the month of June alone and ranged in severity from probation and fines to the surrender of the licensee's...
DOJ adds 3 more NFL players to health care fraud case
The government continues to crackdown on the commission of health care fraud throughout the country. In a recent case, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it will expand the number of former National Football League (NFL) players it will take...
Timeline of a health care fraud case
Health care fraud cases generally follow the following timeline: the government becomes aware of a potential offense, an investigation occurs, and the government pursues criminal charges if the investigation leads to evidence to support the allegations. It may seem...