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3 examples of crimes directly related to the nursing profession
The State Board of Nursing in Pennsylvania has compiled a list of crimes that are “directly related” to the nursing profession. Here are three of those crimes along with an explanation as to how the Board views a criminal conviction. 1. Drugs or alcohol Because of...
4 common reasons physicians lose their medical license
Physicians go to work with the desire to take care of their patients and provide them with adequate medical care. But issues with licensing can get in their way of maintaining their ability to practice medicine. The Association of American Medical Colleges states that...
MARIJUANA IS LEGAL IN NEW JERSEY — BIG CHANGES ALREADY
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE DIRECTIVE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SUBJECT: Directive Governing Dismissals of Certain Pending Marijuana Charges On February 22, 2021, the Governor signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement...
DAUPHIN COUNTY ARD RULES CHANGE DURING COVID
Ard rules for Dauphin County
PA Constitution Requires a Warrant Before Police Search Your Car. Commonwealth v. Alexander December 22, 2020 (Merry Christmas)
In Pennsylvania, obtaining a warrant prior to searching a care is now the default rule. If an officer proceeds to conduct a warrantless search, a reviewing court will be required to determine whether exigent circumstances existed to justify the officer’s judgment that obtaining a warrant was not reasonably practicable.
Medical Marijuana, Health-Care students, NO Reasonable Accommodation
I write extensively about medical marijuana and health care related employment. https://www.phila-criminal-lawyer.com/medical-marijuana/I write extensively about Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act and issues associated with securing a Medical Marijuana Card in...
What kind of prescription could jeopardize your license?
As a pharmacist, you must constantly be on the alert for situations involving the abuse or diversion of prescription drugs, and controlled substances in particular. Fraudulent prescriptions appear in many forms. If you dispense such a prescription, your license as a...
Understanding health care billing fraud
In such a complex healthcare system, mistakes will naturally happen during the billing process. Sometimes billing errors are not all innocent and can escalate to healthcare fraud and abuse. Individuals might feel tempted to exploit the reimbursement system because of...
Pennsylvania’s Updated Use of Prior Criminal Records In Licensing Decisions
On June 24 2020, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 637 which reforms occupational licensing by getting rid of outdated criminal record restrictions for the professions and occupations which are regulated by boards and commissions within the Bureau of...