The rise of remote medicine has created unprecedented opportunities for physicians to have increased flexibility. However, a recent criminal case from Rockland County, New York, serves as a stark warning of the legal and ethical pitfalls that await doctors who fail to...
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Allegations of fraud at the pharmacy: A cautionary tale for pharmacy owners
The pharmaceutical industry operates under strict regulatory oversight, and pharmacy owners who violate these rules face severe consequences. A recent case from Jersey City, New Jersey serves as a reminder of the serious penalties that can result from fraudulent...
Protecting your career: The high cost of exceeding scope of practice
The ability to practice medicine, nursing, dentistry or other state regulated profession comes with clearly defined boundaries. Whether you are a health professional, understanding and respecting the scope of your state licensure is not just a formality — it is...
What happens when your laboratory is accused of a False Claims Act violation?
A national clinical diagnostics laboratory company recently agreed to pay almost $15 million to settle allegations of a False Claims Act (FCA) violation. The allegations were tied to billing practices for urine drug testing, with the government claiming the lab billed...
Why Medicare overpayment allegations can lead to multimillion-dollar repayments
When a company participates in federal health care programs like Medicare it agrees to follow detailed billing, coding and documentation rules. A finding of overpayment and request for repayment can devastate any health care organization. In a recent example, the...
Protecting your cardiology practice: Understanding Anti-Kickback Statute risks in New York
As a cardiologist in New York, your reputation and medical license represent years of dedicated training and service. However, even well-intentioned business practices can expose you to serious allegations under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). It is important...
Why New York Medicare overpayments happen: The two most common triggers
New York healthcare providers face increasing scrutiny over Medicare billing practices. Understanding why overpayment allegations arise is the first step toward protecting your practice or facility from costly audits and potential legal consequences. While overpayment...
Practicing medicine in New York: why the “worst state” label matters more than you think
If you are a physician practicing in New York, you already know the daily challenges: administrative burdens, insurance headaches and costs that seem to climb endlessly. But here is something you might not know: New York consistently ranks among the worst states in...
New York gets high health care rating, can prove a strategic investment opportunity
For investors seeking promising opportunities in the health care sector, New York presents a compelling case. The state's consistent rankings in the top ten for both health care delivery and public health infrastructure reflect a mature, stable market with significant...
Health care businesses: Watch out for this major AI hurdle
Artificial intelligence is transforming health care at an unprecedented pace. From diagnostic imaging that detects cancer earlier than human eyes can see to predictive analytics that identify at-risk patients before conditions become critical, AI promises to...

