Filling out an application for a nursing license can be a long and taxing process. These licenses are generally state specific, meaning nurses likely need to complete different applications whenever they relocate to a different state. The application for a nursing...
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NY officials remind pharmacies use of ADMs illegal
Technology has touched every area of our lives. We have devices in our pockets that allow us to be in constant contact with our loved ones and colleagues, our vehicles are beginning to use the technology needed to drive themselves and our refrigerators can tell us...
Lawsuit claims retaliation against NY hospital
Two physicians have filed a lawsuit against a local New York hospital. The physicians claim the hospital that served as their employer illegally retaliated against them when they reported another physician’s dangerous conduct. One of the physicians served as the...
Home health care providers may see changes to payment structure
The American population is aging. As the Baby Boomers begin to transition into a new phase of life, there will likely be a greater demand for home health care services. In an effort to help address this need, lawmakers passed the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM)....
What is false incorporation in medicine?
The New York Court of Appeals has agreed to hear a case that delves into fraudulent incorporation of medical practices in the state.What is the issue? New York has a law that prohibits the corporate practice of medicine. Insurance providers can refuse to reimburse...
Insys prosecution continues: NY doc takes plea deal
The government continues to pursue Insys related healthcare fraud investigations. Insys Therapeutics (Insys), a pharmaceutical giant, is known for manufacturing Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray used for management of severe pain suffered by cancer patients. According to...
Counselor gets 3-years in jail for health care fraud
The government recently accused a professional counselor of taking part in a complex health care fraud scheme. The prosecution accused the counselor of filing false documents to incorporate the counseling business, completing unnecessary tests of patients receiving...
Tips for protecting your nursing license
Getting a nursing license is no easy feat. It takes years of hard work and meeting strict requirements. Now that you have your license and are building your career as a health care professional, you want to do everything to protect your license. Unfortunately, one...
Six health care startups named on list of 50 ‘unicorns’
This month, The New York Times teamed up with the research firm CB Insights to select 50 startup businesses that they think will eventually be valued at $1 billion or more. Six of the startups, which they refer to as "unicorns," are part of the health care industry.A...
New York medical transport company accused of Medicaid fraud
New York State Police recently collaborated with various federal, state and local agencies to conduct an investigation of a transport service accused of defrauding Medicaid. The investigation spanned two years. Upon completion, New York officials arrested thirteen...

