After a patient dies, family members and caregivers may need different kinds of support. Texas and federal rules require your hospice to assess those needs, create an appropriate bereavement plan and keep records showing how the program responds. Focus on these five...
Signing a hospital employment contract is one of the most consequential decisions you will make as a physician. The terms you agree to today can shape your income, your autonomy and your ability to practice for years to come. How Texas law governs non-compete clauses...
Dealing with employment issues in the healthcare industry can be incredibly stressful. Not only can claims regarding harassment and discrimination tarnish your company’s reputation and threaten it with the potential for a large judgment, but it can also distract from...
Healthcare providers in Texas face more risk from vendors and partners in 2026. Data breaches, service failures and rule violations can hurt patient care and lead to fines or other penalties. Providers who stay on top of vendor risks protect patients and their...
Prescription drug pricing rules change fast. Texas healthcare providers are currently bracing for major shifts as 2026 gets closer. Costs rise, oversight grows and new transparency rules are just some of the things they are anticipating. As a provider, you should...
Running any kind of healthcare facility carries an extensive amount of risk. A lawsuit filed against your organization can lead to a damaged reputation that affects your marketability moving forward, and it can take a bite out of your bottom line. This is true when...
Combining your medical practice with someone else’s can be a lucrative move that leads to more freedom and better work-life balance. But you can’t blindly step into consolidation, as there’s a lot at risk. Instead, you need to be cognizant of the risks associated with...
AI and telemedicine are changing how providers deliver care in Texas. These tools improve patient access and efficiency, but they also bring new compliance requirements. New requirements under Texas law Texas now regulates how providers use AI and store health...
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...
