It’s been a busy week in the world of health care fraud. And while it’s disheartening to know that so many medical professionals continue to abuse the system, it’s reassuring to learn how many are being punished. Houston, Texas-based Dr. Syed Nasir is one such doctor who is paying the price – literally. Texas pain management doctor settles allegations. As reported by the Southern District of Texas branch of the United States Department of Justice, the 52 year-old, Nasir has p

You certainly don’t need this week’s blog to inform you about the fact that the coronavirus is now a worldwide pandemic, as determined by the World Health Organization. Just one week ago, we noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 130 cases of COVID-19 in the United States. Today, that number stands at 1,215 cases with 36 having resulted in death. We’re heartbroken, as is the rest of our nation. With such people as Hollywood film actor, Tom Han

A rheumatologist is doctor that specializes in diagnosing what are known as rheumatic diseases. They include ailments that can affect the joints, muscles and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity. Common diseases treated by rheumatologists include osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, tendinitis and lupus. Needless to say, such physicians perform extremely important functions in our society. One without a rheumatic disease can only ima

People who commit health care fraud come in all shapes and sizes. Unlike the common stereotypes portrayed in Hollywood films, perpetrators of health care fraud aren’t the types of criminals who wear ski masks and break into homes. Their methods of stealing take on an entirely different look. Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice announced that three individuals from Texas were found guilty for their roles in a $154 million health care fraud scheme. Mask-wearing b

The Allegiant Experts Blog has long been committed to reviewing recent stories about prison sentences handed down to perpetrators of health care fraud. The overall message is that this particular crime doesn’t pay. However, time and time again, we come across news stories that expose medical professionals trying to get paid by taking advantage of our nation’s health insurance programs. The end result: lengthy prison sentences. Some prison sentences are longer than others. But

Needless to say, our elderly population deserves our respect. Older adults deserve courtesy, kindness and when needed, helping hands with tasks that used to be simple for them. Helping an elderly person across the road, holding a door open for a senior and even providing assistance with getting up from seats are all acts of kindness we can show senior citizens. Naturally, seniors also require health care at rates their younger counterparts do not. Not enough can be said about

Submitting false claims, accepting kickbacks and prescribing unnecessary medications – these and many other crimes all fall under the umbrella of health care fraud. The Allegiant Experts Blog has covered many a story detailing the actions of various fraudsters who have participated in one or all of the above mentioned offenses. This week, we profile another. Harris Brooks is the latest to plead guilty to health care fraud. The former CEO of Mineral Wells, Texas-based Palo Pin

We recently came across an MSN News story that we found so mind boggling, we had to share it with you today. The story of Dallas-based neurosurgeon, Christopher Duntsch is so horrific, it represents one of the most extreme cases of medical misconduct in the United States. It is a story, however, that cannot be ignored. He was, as highlighted by the news story’s title, “A Surgeon So Bad It Was Criminal”. The article begins by detailing the severe neck pain suffered by 54 year-

According to numerous reports published by the United States Department of Justice, Medicare continues to take immense hits from members of the medical community. The seemingly endless instances of health care fraud have bilked the national health insurance program of millions upon millions of dollars. Just yesterday, the DOJ reported that a Houston, Texas-based trio was found guilty for their roles in a $17 million Medicare fraud scheme. The three-person team of fraudsters i

We would like to take this early opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very happy Fourth of July! Independence Day takes place next Wednesday and we hope that it’s your most joyous celebration of our nation yet. Tensions may be high, at the moment, but we all have so much to be proud of, as Americans. It is both our hope and our belief that, moving forward, we will only have more to be proud of. Of course, it’s our job, here at Allegiant Experts, to provide clinical

At Allegiant Experts, we work tirelessly to provide attorneys with as much clinical expertise as necessary to help them get to the bottoms of the health care fraud cases they try. While lawyers are legal experts, we are experts on nursing practice and the health care system. We also keep quite a close eye on the various health care fraud cases that occur throughout the United States. They happen a lot more often than most people think. Jorge Zamora-Quezada helped to prove tha

By this point, the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey is common knowledge. For more than a week now, we’ve all undoubtedly viewed multiple news reports of the horrific destruction caused in Houston, Texas and parts of its surrounding areas. Nevertheless, the shock is still fresh. And, needless to say, the importance of helping those who have been affected by Harvey – now considered a tropical storm – remains at an all-time high. On behalf of the entire team, here at Alleg