July 2019 Digital Edition
July 18, 20191 min
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Texas legislative session: What you should know
July 18, 20198 min
By Allison D. Shelton and Beth Anne Jackson, Brown & Fortunato, P.C. On May 27, 2019, the Texas 86th Legislature ended its regular session that began on January 8, 2019. After five months of committee proceedings, debates, and votes, the 86th Legislature passed 484 bills. Several of the bills that were signed by Governor Greg Abbott will impact the health care industry. Two bills, Senate Bill (SB) 749 and SB 1264, refine processes...
Mid-year tax planning
July 18, 201923 min
By Reed Tinsley It’s hard to believe that about 18 months have passed since President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—the largest major tax reform in over three decades. As the IRS continues to release guidance on the new law, we discover tax planning opportunities that could put more cash in your pocket. Some of these opportunities may apply to you, some to family members, and others to your...
By Victor S. Sierpina, MD It may be that when Julius Ceasar said, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears” he was onto something. Modern acupuncture has evolved a fascinating branch, auricular acupuncture. Through the studies of French neurologist Dr. Paul Nogier and his colleagues, the topography of the outer ear has been found to contain acupoints that represent all parts of the body. Indeed, the Nogier school, only uses ear points for treatment...
Reducing legal exposure begins with, you guessed it, building an effective documentation trail
July 18, 201912 min
By Kevin Troutman, Fisher & Phillips Employment disputes are stressful, disruptive, and expensive. This is especially true when they result in litigation. While disputes cannot be avoided entirely, employers can manage them in a way that reduces the likelihood of litigation. They also can implement effective measures to help reduce the costs of litigation and significantly improve the likelihood of favorable outcomes. Some recent healthcare cases illustrate this point, showing how consistent practices...
Texas Hospitals Empower Patients to Make Informed Health Care Decisions
July 18, 201910 min
By Ted Shaw, President/CEO, Texas Hospital Association As the health care landscape has continued to evolve, health care consumers have been asked to bear a larger share of the costs of their health care–whether because of high-deductible health plans or increased cost-sharing requirements. As a result, patients’ interest in the amount they pay for health care services has increased, and Texas hospitals have been at the forefront of providing meaningful price transparency. Although...
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome rheumatologist Mohammed Bari, M.D. Bari has joined Angela McCain, M.D., and Latifa Fakoya, M.D., at Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates in Medical Office Building 2 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus. Bari grew up in Sugar Land and is excited to give back to his community by providing the highest standard of evidence-based care, in a personalized manner. He earned his medical degree...
St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) is pleased to announce that Harold E. Gottlieb, MD, MBA, CPE has been appointed Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Gottlieb is board-certified in Internal Medicine and is a Certified Physician Executive with The American Association for Physician Leadership. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a master’s degree in business administration from Houston Baptist University. Dr. Gottlieb is currently a clinical instructor of internal medicine at The University of Texas McGovern...
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes palliative care specialist Channon Hudgins, M.D.
July 18, 20197 min
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome palliative care specialist Channon Hudgins, M.D., to the medical staff. Hudgins has joined Asha Wurdeman, M.D., as an on-site palliative care physician, providing relief from the pain and stress of symptoms for patients suffering from serious, chronic illnesses. Hudgins earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed residencies at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia and the University of...
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