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Those who practice medicine work to protect their patients. This can mean a need to order tests to check on the safety and health of a patient. But what happens if that patient disagrees or forgets that they consented to the test? Do patients complain about medical...
Over the past few years, hospitals and colleges have announced vaccination requirements for staff as a condition of employment. This announcement was tied in part to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) requiring eligible healthcare providers have...
The state tasks the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) with ensuring patients receive safe medical care. There are certain situations when these officials can revoke a physician’s license to practice in New York. Three of the most common include...
Physicians work to keep their patients healthy. Sometimes this can come with tough questions, such as the best way to manage pain. Although medications like oxycodone can help, the federal government has cracked down on the reasoning to prescribe this medication due...
The New York State Department of Health tasks the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) with the investigation of complaints about service or treatment against physicians, specialists, and other professionals who are subject to the State Board for Professional...
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. The way we practiced medicine in previous generations is not the same as how we serve patients today. Groups that want to thrive need to make changes to stay relevant — as was recently highlighted with CVS Health Corp.’s...
The government continues its aggressive pursuit of those it believes abuse government funds. When the feds believe this type of situation exists, they investigate and, if possible, pursue criminal charges. In a recent example, New York Attorney General Letitia James...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released the details of an indictment against a New York physician charged with millions in healthcare fraud. According to the feds, the physician only took a few minutes conversing with patients before moving...
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...
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has established standards and guidelines for how healthcare facilities should go about credentialing healthcare providers. The process is important for many reasons. Aside from the assurance patients receive high...
