The Texas Medical Board plays the primary role in regulating and monitoring medical licensure. The TMB has 12 physician board members and seven public board members, all appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Once a patient files a complaint, these 19...
Healthcare fraud occurs in many ways. Sometimes, it is the result of actions from medical professionals, or it may be due to actions by patients. In any case, when it happens, it can create a lot of issues that have a domino effect on the industry. Pacific Prime...
If you provide health care services for which you may receive payment from Tricare, Medicaid, Medicare or any other federal program, you need to be aware of the Anti-Kickback Statute. The AKS is a federal law enacted in 1986. It prohibits remuneration in exchange for...
A physician licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board may have his or her medical license suspended while facing allegations of fraud. The Board does not need to provide a warning notice when issuing a temporary suspension, as reported by D CEO Healthcare. A...
The consequences of Medicare fraud are serious which is why anyone facing Medicare fraud charges should be familiar with what is considered Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud, as the name suggests, refers to a type of fraud and fraud crimes generally involve allegations...
Four men in Texas have been accused of healthcare fraud totaling $150 million. The four men have been charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud; conspiracy to commit money laundering; aiding and abetting; obstruction of justice; and conspiracy to pay and...
Being charged with Medicare or other healthcare fraud can be alarming and upsetting to devoted healthcare providers who have spent their lifetimes caring for sick patients and helping to keep them healthy and well. Accusations and allegations of Medicare fraud should...
Healthcare fraud is a term many people may be familiar with but may not know exactly what it refers to. Healthcare fraud refers to deceptive practices employed for profit in the health care industry. Healthcare fraud can be costly in a variety of ways so understanding...
Fraud related to Medicare and healthcare can result in serious penalties and consequences, which is why it is important for individuals accused of this to understand what their defense options are. In general, healthcare fraud is a type of white collar crime that...