Allegations of healthcare fraud can lead to more than just a frustrating paperwork problem – it can lead to imprisonment. In a recent case, the courts reviewed allegations a top-level employee with a diagnostics company was pushing for unnecessary tests in an effort...
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Healthcare leaders: Is it time to consider divestiture for future growth?
Leaders in the healthcare industry are balancing reimbursement challenges, inflation, and labor shortages. This can lead to questions about sustainability and growth in a difficult market. In some cases, divestitures can serve as a strategic tool to help reach these...
How important is a succession plan during a healthcare merger?
Hospital group and private practice mergers can come with many benefits. A succession plan can help to better ensure a smooth transition. The changes at Centralus Health highlight the need for such a plan. The current CEO has announced his departure shortly after the...
How can I make sure my anesthesiology group does not violate the AKS?
Anesthesiology groups, like most specialties in healthcare, are facing challenges regarding burnout. The healthcare environment is different than it was decades ago as patients are sicker and the work is harder. This, in combination with the fact that elective...
Physicians, referrals, and the AKS: Recent case a stark reminder of harsh penalties that come with a violation
Physicians often face the challenge of managing billing and administrative tasks alongside their clinical responsibilities. To alleviate this burden, many seek assistance from third-party services or hire administrative staff. Although this may seem helpful, it is...
New York doctor faces decades of imprisonment for healthcare fraud
A federal jury recently found a physician from Queens, New York, guilty of submitting over $24 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. Allegations included ordering unnecessary laboratory tests and orthotic braces, in exchange for cash kickbacks and bribes. This...
Two important questions when rebranding a medical practice
Private practices may consider rebranding for a number of reasons. A rebrand does more than update a logo or the practice's colors; it is a strategic move that can refresh the practice's image, attract new patients, and re-engage existing ones. Although there are many...
New York doctor faces 10 years imprisonment for ordering “unnecessary” brain scans
The Department of Justice recently announced criminal charges against an internist out of Long Island for healthcare fraud. The physician has decades of experience in his profession, but the government claimed he was using improper practices to refer patients for...
Radiologists take note: 3 important things to know in 2025
A recent publication in Becker’s Hospital Review notes that although the medical profession is suffering from a shortage in most specialties, few are as hard hit as the field of radiology. The American College of Radiology notes that the demand for radiologists...
New Year, new focus? Is nutrition the future?
Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications have impacted conversations regarding health throughout the country. From whether or not insurance should cover the drug to the risk/benefit and potential side effects, the conversations are part of a bigger issue:...

