Weaver Johnston & Nelson, PLLC

05/14/2026

Texas physician non-compete agreements are changing fast, and our CME course just got updated to include SB 1318 and the latest legal developments impacting healthcare providers across Texas.
In this on-demand course, litigation attorney Charles Gearing breaks down what physicians need to know about enforceability, buyout provisions, geographic restrictions, patient continuity requirements, and how the new law may affect future employment agreements.
If you are a physician, practice owner, or healthcare executive reviewing contracts in 2026, this course offers practical guidance you can apply immediately.

🎓 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
📍 Accredited by the Texas Medical Association
▶️ On-demand access available now through Weaver Johnston Nelson
View the course here: https://weaverjohnston.com/courses/recent-developments-in-physician-non-competes-in-north-texas/

05/11/2026

Stark Law compliance remains one of the most closely monitored areas in healthcare regulation. In Texas, enforcement actions can arise from financial relationships, referral arrangements, and documentation issues that may not always be intentional but still carry significant risk.

Our latest article explains how Stark Law enforcement works in Texas, what commonly triggers regulatory scrutiny, and what physicians and healthcare organizations should understand to reduce exposure.

We also outline key compliance considerations for structuring transactions and maintaining alignment with federal healthcare regulations.

📖 Read the full article: https://weaverjohnston.com/legislative-regulatory-updates/stark-law-enforcement-texas/

05/06/2026

Lance Metcalf is a business attorney and Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and complex business transactions. He brings a practical, solutions-driven approach and works closely with clients to navigate deals, structure transactions, and support long-term business goals. We’re proud to have Lance on our team and look forward to the value he brings to our clients.
Learn more about Lance here: https://weaverjohnston.com/attorneys/lance-metcalf/

03/26/2026

Struggling with Medicare prior authorization requirements? You’re not alone.

With increased scrutiny around documentation and reimbursement—especially for wound care and graft procedures—getting it right is more important than ever.

Medical Auditing Solutions (Angela Miller CHC CMC CDC CFI-FTER) and Equinox Provider Practice Solutions (Nadine Smith) are guest speakers for this on-demand CME course designed to give physicians practical, real-world guidance on navigating prior authorization and staying compliant.

👉 https://weaverjohnston.com/courses/medicare-prior-authorization-cme/

In this course, you’ll learn:

✔ Key Medicare prior authorization requirements and updates
✔ How to properly interpret Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
✔ Documentation strategies to support medical necessity
✔ Common compliance pitfalls that lead to denials or audits
✔ Legal and reimbursement insights to help protect your practice

🎓 Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

💻 Watch anytime, on your schedule
If prior authorization impacts your workflow (and for most physicians, it does), this is a valuable way to stay ahead and reduce risk.

Medicare prior authorization and wound graft documentation CME covering LCD/NCD requirements, audit readiness, and compliance best practices.

02/19/2026

📢 HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Update — The Deadline Has Passed

The February 16, 2026 deadline to update HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices is now behind us. Healthcare providers and health plans should confirm their updated notices meet current federal requirements and reflect the latest regulatory changes.

Our recent article outlines what must be included in your revised NOPP and key compliance considerations moving forward.

Read the full update here:
https://weaverjohnston.com/legislative-regulatory-updates/hipaa-npp-update-2026/

Learn key steps for the HIPAA NOPP update 2026 deadline. Weaver Johnston Nelson explains new SUD privacy requirements, who must update, distribution timing, and compliance guidance for covered entities and health plans.

02/16/2026

Missed last week’s CME? You can now watch it on demand and still earn CME credit.

Medicare Prior Authorization: What Providers Need to Know is available online so you can access this important discussion at your convenience.

Thank you to our speakers, Angela Miller CHC CMC CDC CFI-FTER, Founder of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC, and Nadine Smith, Managing Partner at Equinox Provider Practice Solutions, for sharing their expertise on compliance, reimbursement pathways, and revenue cycle strategy.

Register and watch here:

https://weaverjohnston.com/courses/medicare-prior-authorization-cme/

Medicare prior authorization and wound graft documentation CME covering LCD/NCD requirements, audit readiness, and compliance best practices.

01/29/2026

Weaver Johnston Nelson, PLLC is hosting a 1-hour virtual CME on Prior Authorization & Wound Graft Documentation with guest speakers Angela Miller-Leathers CHC CMC CDC CFI-FTER (Medical Auditing Solutions) and Nadine Smith (Equinox PPS).

What you’ll learn:
• 2026 Medicare prior authorization changes
• Documentation best practices for wound graft procedures
• Tips to reduce recoupments and stay compliant

Details:
📅 Date: Feb 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM CST
💻 Format: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
💵 Registration: $25 (physician-only)
CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Register now →
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1-hour-virtual-cme-avoid-recoupments-with-proper-documentation-tickets-1981603424185?aff=oddtdtcreator

Weaver Johnston Nelson CME: 1-hr virtual session on Prior Auth & Wound Graft Documentation with Angela Miller & Nadine Smith.

01/28/2026

Are you planning a live event, webinar, or on-demand education and want to offer accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit to healthcare professionals? We can help.

Weaver Johnston Nelson is accredited by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) to provide CME for physicians — and through our Joint Providership service, we partner with eligible non-accredited organizations to plan and present accredited CME activities.

✔️ Offer accredited CME for both live and enduring (on-demand) formats.
✔️ Enhance the value of your educational offerings with compliance and quality standards handled by our experienced team.
✔️ Focus on your content while we support accreditation logistics and help ensure your program meets the standards.

Whether you’re a healthcare organization, association, academic institution, or other eligible entity, our joint providership process helps you deliver high-quality, physician-credited education without the burden of maintaining your own accreditation.

👉 Learn more and get started: https://weaverjohnston.com/cme-joint-providership/

Partner with Weaver Johnston Nelson for CME joint providership and offer accredited education without the burden of maintaining accreditation.

01/26/2026

📣 Ethics CME for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

Cold weather and snowed-in days are a great time to catch up on required CME. Weaver Johnston & Nelson offers an on-demand Ethics CME focused on current HIPAA updates and practical compliance guidance.

✔️ Earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

✔️ Covers recent HIPAA updates and common compliance risks

✔️ 100% online and self-paced

🎓 HIPAA Updates and Compliance Requirements

👉 Register here: https://weaverjohnston.com/courses/ethics-cme-hipaa-updates-and-compliance/

Stay compliant with HIPAA updates. Earn 1 CME credit with this expert-led course covering key privacy rule changes, subpoena responses, and more.

01/21/2026

Texas inpatient facilities can now provide Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation (ANE) training virtually, thanks to Senate Bill 437 updating the Texas Health & Safety Code §161.133.

This change gives healthcare providers more flexibility to meet mandatory training requirements and help staff identify and report abuse, neglect, or unethical conduct.

Now’s the time to review your ANE training policies and confirm they align with this new virtual option.

👉 Weaver Johnston Nelson helps healthcare providers stay ahead of Texas regulatory changes. Contact our team for support updating your compliance and training programs. https://weaverjohnston.com/contact/

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