Physicians are allowed to offer patients gift cards in small amounts in exchange for completing online patient education modules without violating the anti-kickback statute, according to an opinion from the HHS Office of Inspector General.
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Nevada physician charged with illegally distributing drugs from a fake clinic
A federal trial is underway for physician Chad Hall, DO, who is charged with illegally dealing drugs out of a fake clinic, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Aug. 24.
Why North Carolina was named 2022’s best state for business
A July report from CNBC ranked North Carolina No. 1 on its list of the best states for business.
Physician wins Hawaii’s Democratic primary for governor: See his 6 key issues
John Green, MD, won Hawaii’s gubernatorial primary for the Democratic party on Aug. 13.
ASC nurse Lori Tolland elected to local office in Florida
Lori Tolland, RN, was elected to the Ormond Beach (Fla.) City Commission, the Ormond Beach Observer reported Aug. 23.
Best, worst states for business ranked
CNBC ranked all 50 states based on how good they are for businesses this year, with North Carolina ranking at the top.
Labor turnover: 6 fast facts on which states have been hit the hardest
Nineteen states, including California, saw a decrease in job openings during June, while two states saw an increase in openings, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published Aug. 17.
New York cancer practice reopens outpatient surgery center
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center reopened its newly renovated head and neck, dental and maxillofacial ASC.
Texas man sentenced to prison for threatening physician who advocated for COVID-19 vaccine
Scott Eli Harris, 52, was sentenced to six months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after sending a threatening message to a Baltimore, Md.-based physician who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Justice Department said A…
Hackers plan to post patient data stolen from 2 Texas ASCs, hospital
Hackers who have stolen data from Allen, Texas-based Methodist Allen Surgical Center, Mckinney, Texas-based Methodist Craig Ranch Surgical Center and Methodist McKinney Hospital have threatened to post patient data on the dark web.
