New York state law requires health facilities to report disciplinary action taken against medical professionals to New York State Health Department’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and the state Board for Professional Medical Conduct (board). However,...
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Month: February 2021
Whistleblower wins millions in FCA case
The False Claims Act (FCA) allows others to initiate a claim on behalf of the government. If the claim moves forward, the government may choose to join. If it leads to a settlement or award, the individual who initiated the case gets a portion of the award. As a...
Three tips for pharmacy owners looking to sell in ‘21
Those who have built not just a profession as a pharmacist, the business of the pharmacy as well will likely treat retirement differently compared to pharmacists who have chosen to work for a hospital or retail chain. Those who own their own pharmacy must also look to...
Feds accuse owner of home health center of fraud
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against the owner of a home health services business of over $100 million in healthcare fraud. The charges include money laundering, health care fraud and conspiracy to pay and receive...
NJ doc gets almost 3 years imprisonment for healthcare fraud
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing of a New Jersey doctor in connection to a healthcare fraud scheme. The agency stated in a press release that the court sentenced the physician to 33 months imprisonment after he plead...
Can a nurse get penalized for giving advice about the COVID vaccine?
The pandemic has put the medical community in a difficult situation. In addition to working to provide quality care to their patients, these medical professionals must also do their best to stay current with information about the COVID-19 virus as it becomes...