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Responding to a Texas Medical Board Complaint

(July 7, 2014): The Texas Medical Board (Board) investigates complaints against physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists and surgical assistants. A Texas Medical Board complaint can be filed by a patient, a patient’s family or a health care provider. On the average, the Board receives and evaluates over 7,000 complaints each year. The kinds of violations the […]

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The Cloud Storage of Medical Records Presents a Number of Risks

(July 3, 2014): The growing trend of storing all kinds of data in the cloud comes with benefits and risks. However, when it comes to storing medical records in to the cloud, patient privacy becomes a special concern. With a properly implemented cloud storage system, hospitals can share information far more efficiently. Prescriptions and test

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Health Integrity Educational Letter Sent to Home Health Agencies in Texas and Oklahoma

(November 8, 2013): Health Integrity serves as the Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) for Zone 4. This zone is comprised of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado. Generally, Health Integrity has been assigned responsibility for handling Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims. Health Integrity has been especially aggressive in

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Robert W. Liles Invited to Speak at the WDTX DOJ Working Group for Health Care Fraud Meeting

(September 12, 2010): Robert W. Liles, Managing Partner at Liles Parker, has been asked to serve as the main speaker at the quarterly DOJ Working Group conference sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. The Working Group consists of Federal civil and criminal Prosecutors, FBI agents, HHS-OIG agents and investigators,

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HHS-OIG Issues Report on Improper Claims for Nonemergency Transportation Services

(September 6, 2010): The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued its report examining the costs of nonemergency transportation services reimbursed by Medicaid. Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § 431.53, Texas and other States are required to ensure that Medicaid patients have transportation to medical facilities and providers to obtain

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HEAT Strike Force Update: Prosecutions in Texas Increased in March 2010

(April 3, 2010): The Federal government is taking considerable steps to stop Medicare fraud and abuse. Notably, the number of publicly-disclosed HEAT Strike Force investigations and prosecutions in Texas significantly increased last month. Two of the cases disclosed involved mental health professionals: A Psychologist was convicted of health care fraud and money laundering, in connection

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