More Than 20 Years Of Experience In The Field Of Health Care Law
A 2023 report found that hackers breached more than 133 million healthcare records. Many of those incidents were tied to remote work. In such cases, protected health information (PHI) may end up on personal devices, in shared homes or in public spaces. For hospice...
Many cases of billing fraud are egregious and hard to ignore. A coding professional upcodes a procedure to charge more money. A billing specialist might enter multiple separate billing codes for procedures that are eligible for a discounted billing arrangement. The...
Individuals who have invested in a medical degree may hope to become their own bosses. They may want to establish a standalone medical practice or a private medical company. That process frequently entails partnering with numerous other physicians and medical...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It oversees the nation's major healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program...
Starting a hospice business involves more than just establishing compassionate care practices, securing premises and hiring staff. It also requires protecting your brand, innovations and proprietary information. Intellectual property (IP) can play a consequential role...
There are many important things to consider when you’re opening a hospice business in Texas. One that some people don’t think much about is emergency preparedness. State and federal regulations mandate that all hospice providers have clear plans that protect patients,...
Finding the right candidate can be tough when you run a care facility. You face competition from other facilities looking to recruit amid an industry-wide shortage of staff. Nevertheless, if you wish to do well in the market, you need to hire the right people. You...
Hospice providers are an important part of society, providing much-needed care and comfort to individuals facing terminal illnesses. However, the potential for fraud, waste and abuse in hospice services poses significant risks to both patients and the healthcare...
Those planning to develop a new hospice business, buy a company or expand an existing hospice organization often have staffing needs. They either need to hire talent or retain the people already working for the company. Bringing in and keeping the right talent is...
As a Dallas hospice center worker, you've likely heard the term "Medicaid spend-down." This concept often baffles patients and their families due to its complex rules and calculations. Many find it hard to grasp how reducing their assets can help them get benefits....
