Physician Non-Compete Agreements Extend Restrictions to Other Healthcare Practitioners Under New Texas Law

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​​Texas has adopted a significant change that affects how non-compete agreements work across the healthcare field. With the passage of Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), the rules governing physician non-competes became stricter. For the first time, similar protections now apply to other healthcare professionals, including dentists, nurses, and physician assistants. This new law impacts how…

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Growing Number of Privacy Laws Outlines Importance of Healthcare Providers to Prioritize Protecting Personal Information to Avoid Liability Exposure

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​​In the age of digital and electronic everything, many people have concerns over how their personal and medical information may be shared, accessed, or saved. This has led to a constantly changing landscape of requirements to keep up with technological changes. If you want to avoid liability exposure as a healthcare provider, it’s crucial that…

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Recommendations Healthcare Entities Should Consider Following the Release of the OIG’s Newly Issued General Compliance Program Guidance

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​​The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) protects the integrity of its programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Over the years, the OIG has developed various compliance program guidance (CPG) documents to help the healthcare industry comply with program requirements and applicable laws and minimize the risk of fraud, waste,…

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