The medical industry is closely watched and heavily regulated. Because healthcare fraud costs billions of dollars each year, federal and Texas authorities, along with insurance companies, spend a lot of time and resources investigating and prosecuting suspected fraud. People and companies accused of healthcare fraud can face civil penalties, criminal charges, or both. Understanding Medicare…
In general, federal crimes have harsher penalties than state crimes. They are usually more serious, and federal agencies like the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice focus on cases that cause major harm to the public, businesses, or the federal government. U.S. law lists many federal crimes. Each year, many criminal cases are brought…
Crimes like assault, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, and drunk driving often lead to jail time and big fines. But what about crimes where no one is hurt, and no violence is involved? These types of crimes are called “white collar crimes.” They don’t involve violence and are usually done to make money. They often involve careful…
When federal agents arrest you, you need a lawyer who can protect your rights as you go through the federal court process. But how do you find the right criminal defense attorney to help you deal with federal charges in Texas? Not all criminal defense attorneys take on federal cases. Federal charges are different and…
No matter what form it takes, fraud is a serious and very complex criminal matter. You could face fraud charges because of a mix-up, an accident, or something you didn’t even realize was happening. If you’re accused of fraud involving a bank, the government, or any federal law, agencies like the FBI will look into…
An internal investigation at work can feel like a huge shock. You might have years of education and experience, but that usually doesn’t prepare you for how sudden, stressful, and confusing an investigation can be. Internal investigations can happen for many reasons, but one of the main goals is usually to find out quickly if…
If you are a pharmacy owner, pharmaceutical manufacturer, physician, or someone who can access controlled prescription medications, you are, hopefully, familiar with the regulatory requirements for safeguarding the drugs under your control and keeping accurate records. The U.S. Department of Justice, under the cloak of the Drug Enforcement Administration, investigates possible cases where prescription drugs…
The Texas Medical Board makes sure that doctors in the state follow the rules and provide safe, ethical medical care. Under Texas law, the Medical Board can investigate and discipline doctors who violate the Medical Practice Act or board regulations. Since 2015, patient complaints have almost doubled statewide, and Texas doctors are being brought before…
Being accused of wire fraud or bank fraud in Texas is a serious matter. These federal crimes involve using deception to take money or assets from a bank or through an electronic transfer. Law enforcement agencies at both the federal and state levels treat these offenses with great seriousness due to the financial damage they…
Once the Texas Medical Board receives a formal complaint, it jumpstarts an official enforcement process. After determining whether or not it has jurisdiction, in the sense that the complaint is brought against someone licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Board initiates the process of evaluating if there is enough evidence to support claims of…
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