COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
When The Healthcare Provider And Patient Need To Part Ways
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Feb, 2019
Occasionally patients are non-compliant with treatment care plans, are frequent no-shows, or the relationship between the healthcare provider and patient has deteriorated to the point that a meaningful treatment relationship ceases to exist. When these situations arise, there are always questions as to how to terminate the healthcare provider-patient relationship. There are some general guidelines […]
Category: Professional Development
Physicians See Nurse Practitioners As A Win-Win For The Care Of Patients
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing show the number of nurse practitioners continues to increase. Based on 2017 data, approximately 28,000 nurses graduated from nurse practitioner programs in the United States. This graduation rate is up from 23,000 graduates in 2016. These nurse […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Donna Craig, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, The Health Law Center Physician Criminally Sentenced For HIPAA Violation – Could You Defend A Similar Violation?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
A Georgia based pediatric cardiologist was recently sentenced to six months of probation for a HIPAA violation he had previously pled guilty to in 2018. He faced up to one year in prison for the HIPAA violation. The physician was prosecuted by the Department of Justice in Massachusetts in connection with an investigation into the Massachusetts-based […]
Category: HIPAA, News & Updates
Oops, They Did It Again: Will Your Medicare Part B Reimbursement Decrease?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Sep, 2018
Every year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes Medicare Part B reimbursement rules for the upcoming year. The 2019 proposed rule changes could affect the amount of reimbursement physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists receive. If these proposed rules are finalized, clinicians could lose as much […]
Are You Properly Maintaining Patient Records As Required by Michigan Law?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
In a rare announcement, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) announced that it has been receiving complaints from consumers who are unable to obtain their medical records from health care providers. LARA has recently published a reminder to licensed or registered health care providers of their obligation to keep and maintain records […]
Could A Sweetheart Contract Or Lease Turn Sour?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
Last week the United States Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with William Beaumont Hospital, located in the Detroit area, based on allegations Beaumont made false claims to the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. The allegations are based on improper relationships with eight referring physicians. Under the settlement agreement, Beaumont is required to pay […]
Post Tagged with Donna Craig, False Claims Act, Fraud & Abuse, Medicare, Physician, Stark Law, The Health Law Center Are You Productive In The Office? If Not, Learn How To Address Common Efficiency Killers
Posted by Donna Craig in Jul, 2018
At Marysville Primary Care, the physicians have a good idea of what awaits them each day before seeing their first patients. The four doctors at the Ohio-based practice take a look at their schedule at least one day ahead of time, communicating any concerns with two nurse practitioners and other staff members — all in the name of increased efficiency.
Category: Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Physician, The Health Law Center Want to Reduce Patient No-Shows?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
Patient no-shows have always been an issue for health care providers. According to the American Osteopathic Association, no-show rates in an outpatient setting can range between 23 percent and 34 percent, resulting in a loss of 14 percent of anticipated daily revenue. Medical Economics highlighted the results of a recent study conducted at Nassau University […]
Category: Professional Development
Pfizer to Pay $23.85 Million for Alleged Violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
Pfizer was alleged to have used a tax exempt, non-profit foundation as a conduit to pay drug co-pays for Medicare patients who were either prescribed two Pfizer drugs for the treatment of renal cell cancer (Sutent and Inlyta) or another Pfizer drug for the treatment of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (Tikosyn). The Anti-Kickback […]
Category: Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare, News & Updates
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