As a nurse, if you are facing first-time charges for driving while intoxicated, you may be deeply worried about how a conviction might impact your life and career. In Texas, the Board of Nursing may suspend or revoke your license if it finds you have committed a...
As a provider of durable medical equipment, you may be aware that criminal investigations are ramping up against DME companies across the country. If you sense that your company is a target, what should you do? About DME fraud Durable medical equipment companies...
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, there were multiple independent investigations last year by the investigators of the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division together with agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The...
Being a healthcare provider can offer you a lot of fulfillment while helping people heal. Unfortunately, this profession also comes with many challenges, and dealing with insurance is one of many. If you are being charged with Medicaid fraud, it is imperative that you...
When it comes to healthcare fraud, these cases can result in significant repercussions which can have a major impact on providers. We recently discussed some of the consequences of these cases in a blog post, such as significant penalties and even prison sentences....
When it comes to prescription fraud, there are various reasons why physicians, pharmacies, nurses, pharmacy employees and those who take prescriptions may find themselves facing charges. It is important to understand the many different reasons why these cases arise...
Over the last few years, the Texas government and the US government have become more vigilant when it comes to handling white collar crime. White collar crime is difficult to define because it is a blanket term. White collar crime refers to federal tax offenses,...
As a medical professional, you studied long and hard to prepare for a career in your chosen field. The training you have received has prepared you for a wide variety of situations. And when patients come to you, they put their trust in your knowledge, experience and...
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) oversees and investigates allegations of fraud and abuse in the national healthcare systems, including Medicaid and Medicare. As part of their oversight, they keep track of all Medicaid and Medicare abuse cases against...
Texas General Hospital recently lost its ability to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid system. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Grand Prairie hospital failed to meet minimum health and safety standards. Between May and August,...
