This past June, Signature HealthCARE, provider of long-term nursing care based out of Kentucky, settled with the U.S. Department of Justice on allegations of upcoding. In the settlement, Signature will pay $30 million of the $230 million suit to move forward without...
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Why an attorney is invaluable for a board hearing
Every profession has paperwork you never want to see. In health care, a letter from the state licensing board is a serious matter that might put your career on the line. Every public-facing job experiences customer feedback, but a patient complaint to the board is...
Minnesota sues after health funding is slashed by $1 billion
If you’re a federal health care employee or benefit from low-income health care programs, the latest Trump administration reform could have a substantial effect on your life. Abrupt and drastic cuts to the federal funding for basic health care programs are...
Minnesota dermatologist pays out $850,000 for false claims
A Minnesota dermatologist has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle allegations of false Medicare claims. The U.S. attorney’s office had accused the physician and his practice of falsely billing Medicare for dermatological procedures and services over the span of...
3 ways medical practice owners can avoid privacy violations
As a healthcare practice owner, you are aware that patient information is protected by law. However, privacy violations can be easy to make. A simple mistake could cost your employees their license and hurt the reputation of your practice. Whether you are opening a...
