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Texas Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicine

Med-Net Compliance

A 49-year-old Texas physician assistant was arrested and charged for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicaid by working with a suspended medical license. On July 20, 2021, the Texas Medical Board allegedly ordered the immediate suspension of his physician assistant license, deeming him to be a “continuing threat to public welfare.”

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Mexico

MedTrainer

The Medical Assistance Division (MAD) within the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) administers the state’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services and financial assistance to eligible low-income residents and families in New Mexico.

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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

Pharmacy Law Blog

Prosecutors alleged the medical personnel diagnosed patients at the Alabama practice with “vague, unsubstantiated medical conditions,” and prescribed controlled substances in 30-day quantities.

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What is CPT Code 90791 ? When & How To Use It

Medisys Compliance

The only significant distinction between the two numbers is that code 90792 covers medical services like filling a prescription. This makes code 90792 only available to psychiatrists and other qualified medical personnel. Can I use my license to bill CPT code 90791? Is pre-authorization required for CPT code 90791?

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Health Provider News – January 7, 2022

Hall Render

HHS: Protections against surprise medical bills implemented at dawn of new year. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount. No Surprises Act” takes effect in 2022, limiting unexpected medical bills. Illinois hospital loses Medicare contract.