Nurses throughout the country are likely thinking the same thing when they see this headline: not another post about AI in healthcare. The reality is artificial intelligence (AI) taking a role within the healthcare marketplace has become much more plausible in recent...
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New York hospitals reevaluate traveling nurses
Nurses strive to help patients heal from illness and injury. Yet, when it comes to finding a job, they must be logical. It is important to look at benefits and salaries to determine which offer will be best in the long run. Few areas can compete with New York. The...
Is the DOJ cracking down on specific types of healthcare fraud?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against 78 healthcare professionals. Attorney General Merrick Garland noted in the press release about the matter that the feds are intensifying their efforts to prosecute healthcare...
How is unprofessional conduct different for optometrists?
Those who hold a professional license need to meet various qualifications to get and keep their credentials. Requirements generally apply for those practicing in medical professions like physicians, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, and specialties like optometrists....
Government charges NY pharmacy owners with healthcare fraud: 2 important lessons.
Pharmacies are subject to various rules and regulations. Those who own these types of healthcare facilities are wise to conduct regular internal audits to make sure their practices are following these laws. A failure to do so can result in allegations of a violation....
Nursing licensure in New York: Two new laws help remove hurdles.
New York is short on nursing staff, and the need continues to grow. We experienced huge issues with this problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kathy Hochul recognized the issue and eased licensure requirements to help get experienced nursing staff into the...
New York officials crackdown on owners of nursing home for fraud
Business owners and investors who enter the healthcare industry are likely motivated by the potential for financial gain. In many cases, investors and owners of nursing home facilities can not only join a market that will likely result in a profit but may also help...
How do I market my practice without violating the AKS?
The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a federal, criminal statute that makes it illegal to provide any form of remuneration in exchange for referrals of patients who receive benefits from government programs, like Medicare. This includes everything from cash payments for...
COVID-19 tests and EKRA: OIG calls for more scrutiny
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report calling on federal agencies to review diagnostic and testing laboratories that bill for COVID-19 tests. The agency encourages those who review these labs...
How will New York handle the nursing shortage?
New York needs more nurses. Recent estimates find the state will need to hire 30,000 new nurses within the next ten years to fill current vacancies. Take this information into account with current projections and the state could face a 40,000 nurse shortage by 2030....