July 4th, Independence Day in the United States, celebrates the original 13 colonies’ declaration, in 1776, of their independence from Great Britain. But July 4th wasn’t the day of actual separation: The separation came into effect on July 2nd, 1776, the date on which the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring the “united States…
Why Fail at Optionality?
Although dollars are a lubricant, the real issue is freedom or optionality.
Speak Truth to Numbers
Bureaucratic sorts are drawn to numbers because numbers can be gathered and processed and manipulated, all with the goal of lifetime employment for those bean counters.
Leasing Out Your Medical License? From a Few Bucks to a Felony
As physicians get squeezed by insurers and other payers, including Medicare, and as the costs of operating a medical practice increase, more are looking for ways to supplement their income.
A Ban on PE in Medical Practice and a Gutting of Practice Value
Certainly, Oregon is a small state in terms of medical practice, but what’s happened in Oregon could, and some say will, spread across the country.
Pain Doc Likely in Pain After Settling Allegations That Billed Procedures Weren’t Performed
Was it a scam or an error? A settlement is just that and there’s been no determination of liability.
Neither you nor I can know for sure what went on, but either way, there’s a lesson here about billing compliance.
Why Hospital-Based Medical Groups Must Exploit Honey Bee Strategy
Considering honey bees have been on earth for between 40 to 150 million years, it pays to consider their hive strategy for success, especially because it maps perfectly onto medical groups.
14 Month Prison Term in “Doctor Chasing” Scam
There’s huge danger in any arrangement in which you put your prescribing imprimatur on any script or order for any item, especially those reimbursed by Medicare.
Memorial Day 2025
We analogize business to war. Litigation to battle. Negotiation to struggle.
DOJ to Focus on Criminal Healthcare Fraud and Prosecuting the Individuals Involved
In real life healthcare compliance, there’s no get out of jail free card.