Hospice is a program of care and support for terminally ill patients in Texas and their families. It focuses on providing the patient with the best quality of life and comfort possible rather than curing the illness. Medicare or Medicaid Terminally ill individuals can...
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What changes can Metaverse make to the health care industry?
New technology presents opportunities for the health care industry to transform the care it provides to patients in Texas. While many of these changes provide benefits and improvements to care, some changes may also pose a threat to patient privacy. Metaverse offers...
Congress taking steps to prioritize youth mental health
Congress is moving forward to reinstate legislation that protects at-risk youths suffering from mental health crises. The state of Texas is closely following the initiative as, like many states, there is a need for better resources that manage health issues involving...
Overview of hospice care laws
Families in Texas may benefit from learning more about the hospice care laws in the state. Texas Health and Human Services describe a hospice as a medical-directed, interdisciplinary team-managed program of services focused on a terminal patient and their family....
Considerations when establishing a hospice business
Whenever you decide to open a business, you have many considerations, but you have even more when that business involves health care. Here are some concerns you should be aware of when opening a hospice business in Texas. More than licensing and Medicare accreditation...
How to start a profitable hospice business in Texas
Are you interested in starting a hospice business in Texas? If so, here are the steps you should take. Step 1. Determine the type of hospice business you want to start The first step in starting a hospice business in Texas is determining the type you want to set up....
What health care businesses must know about the No Surprises Act
For health care businesses in Texas as well as other states, the new No Surprises Act promises to make big changes to how billing works. It is a ban on charging patients out of network charges in emergency care, during air transports, or when they are at a facility...
10 Mistakes That Can Result in Medical Malpractice
Despite the fact that most doctors and their staff use good judgement when it comes to patient care, there are thousands of medical malpractice lawsuits brought each year. Mistakes do occur but just not all medical malpractice cases are justified and not all...
EHR Incentives and Certifications – Attaining Meaningful Use
In 2009, legislation authorized the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to offer health care providers financial incentives to use certified electronic health recording technology (CEHRT) to keep electronic health records (EHRs) on patients. Learn about...
Situations When Physicians Will Need a Lawyer
To a lot of people, physicians and lawyers do not go together. But the truth is that physicians are more likely to need a lawyer than other people because of the nature of their work. Since their job requires them to interact with a lot of people on a daily basis,...