Pennsylvania License Defense Blog
Are doctors too worried about prescribing opioids?
The opioid crisis has everyone focused on what to do to stop it. While the origins of the crisis usually point to doctors in the 1990s, doctors today are serious about helping to end the issue. Legislators have also taken great lengths to help reduce the dependency on...
read moreDoctor accused of drug-related impropriety? Hire an attorney now
In Pennsylvania, a simple workplace complaint can often lead to a license disciplinary action for a physician. This is especially true if the incident involved drugs in some way. However, it is less likely that you will face serious discipline if you avoid...
read moreWhat should I do if accused of a DUI?
Being accused of driving under the influence is a big deal no matter who you are, but if you happen to hold a medical license in the state of Pennsylvania things get even more complicated. Not only do you have to deal with the aftermath of the DUI itself, but you also...
read moreWhat job do you qualify for with a revoked nurse’s license?
Unfortunately, you recently lost your license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania. What now? Chron breaks down several medical roles that may interest you as you figure out what to do next. While you may no longer work as a nurse, you can still work in the medical...
read moreCriminal convictions are likely to be reported
As has been discussed on this blog, our law firm devotes itself to representing members of the medical profession who are facing DUIs or other criminal charges. The reason doctors and other medical professionals need a vigorous defense is that many different types of...
read moreFormer university doctor arrested for sex crimes
A doctor, who for many years held a prominent position in a major medical university's gynecology department, has been arrested in connection with allegations that he had engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with 16 women in their late teens and twenties. The alleged...
read more4 ways your social media posts can get you fired
Social media can be a great way to connect with your friends and to meet new people. You can learn about things that interest you. It can make you feel more connected to the world around you, but if you’re a nurse, you need to be careful how you use your social...
read moreFighting against fraud allegations after billing errors
A previous post on this blog talked about how doctors and other medical professionals in Pennsylvania can easily find themselves at the center of a federal fraud investigation. After all, as this post mentioned, authorities can look at careless billing practices or...
read moreBilling issues can lead to fraud charges
Many people in the greater Philadelphia area rely on federal healthcare programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, to cover all or part of their needs for medical care. Many if not most other Pennsylvanians get their insurance through private companies who also front the...
read moreCHRIA — Criminal Convictions, Expungments, License Applications
The Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA) 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9124 controls how public and private entities use Pennsylvania criminal arrest and conviction records. CHRIA controls how potential employers and Pennsylvania's licensing boards may...
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