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Phlebotomy Technician: What You Need to Know

Northwest Career College

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031 , faster than the average for all occupations. This is done by sterilizing all equipment that comes into contact with blood, wearing gloves for protection, and disposing of needles and other materials appropriately.

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Forget the False Claims Act—How a Virginia Hospital Got Criminally Charged

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Dr. Perwaiz sidestepped Medicaids 30-day waiting period for elective sterilization by backdating forms. Separately, Dr. Perwaiz was alleged to have submitted claims for diagnostic procedures that he only pretended to perform. Dr. Perwaiz was sentenced in May 2021. The hospital was not charged until January 2025.