Healthcare Compliance

Dr. Elaine Jones Resigns Medical License

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine accepted the resignation of Dr. Elaine Jones' medical license, effective February 12, 2026, during an ongoing investigatory proceeding. Dr. Jones is required to notify various healthcare facilities and licensing boards of her resignation.

Texas Medical Board Suspends Physician License

The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended the medical license of physician Oscar Aaron Molina, M.D., due to concerns about his ability to practice medicine safely, citing habitual drug or alcohol use. The suspension is effective immediately and remains in place until further board action.

Texas Medical Board Disciplines Physicians and Adopts Rule Changes

The Texas Medical Board disciplined 13 physicians and adopted new rules for physician licensure, including pathways for foreign-trained physicians, mandated by HB 2038. The board also proposed new rules for parenteral ketamine therapy.

Texas Medical Board Suspends Physician Jaffer

The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended the medical license of physician Azul Shiraz Jaffer, M.D. The suspension is effective immediately due to findings that Dr. Jaffer's continued practice poses a threat to public welfare, specifically citing habitual drug or alcohol use interfering with safe practice.

Texas Medical Board Suspends MRT Laurie Ann Brown Certificate

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology temporarily suspended the medical radiologic technologist certificate of Laurie Ann Brown, effective immediately, due to an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and failure to respond to board inquiries. The suspension is temporary pending further board action and a hearing.

Texas Board Suspends Radiologic Technologist Certificate

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology has temporarily suspended the certificate of radiologic technologist Natalia Aguilar-Gutierrez following her arrest on felony charges. The suspension is effective immediately and remains in place until further board action, with a hearing to be scheduled.

HHS OIG Report: Alaska Missed Foster Care Opportunities for Native Children

The HHS Office of Inspector General issued a report finding that Alaska missed opportunities to protect American Indian and Alaska Native children missing from foster care. The report details failures in notification, follow-up actions, sex trafficking assessments, caseworker visits, and tribal communication, recommending improvements supported by ACF.

HHS OIG: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Medicare Overpayments Total $12.1 Million

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Sarasota Memorial Hospital received at least $12.1 million in Medicare overpayments between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021. The OIG recommended the hospital refund the overpaid amount and implement additional training.

Measles Exposure Alert at Denver Airport and Littleton Church

Colorado health officials have issued an alert for potential measles exposures at Denver International Airport and a Littleton church on February 21-22, 2026. The alert follows a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated traveler. Public health agencies are offering free vaccinations to potentially exposed individuals.

State Revokes, Suspends Health Care Provider Licenses

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of two health care providers. Elena T. Nguyen had her nursing assistant credentials suspended for two years due to drug use with a minor, and Kyon J. Saucier had his home care aide credential indefinitely suspended for physical force on children.