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3 federal laws with which physicians must comply
As a physician, you have an obligation to comply with ethical standards as outlined in the Hippocratic Oath. Part of that ethical compliance involves obeying the law. There are several federal laws that deal specifically with fraud and abuse in the health care...What is HIPAA?
Most people in Pennsylvania might assume that the only way for you (as a healthcare provider) to risk losing your license would be to commit an error in the delivery care. While such an incident may indeed endanger your standing as a clinical practitioner, many...Drunk driving charges and nursing licenses
Any person in Pennsylvania arrested for and charged with a suspected driving under the influence crime may experience many penalties. For drivers who work as nurses, the potential consequences they face may increase. A nurse must obtain and regularly renew a license...Medical license applications and renewals
Graduating from medical school represents a significant milestone for a person wishing to practice medicine. However, a new graduate must then apply for and receive a license to practice medicine. Upon being granted a professional license, subsequent renewals become...What are the types of false claims?
If you file a false claim and receive money from your patients in Pennsylvania, you may face serious legal trouble. Your familiarity with the types of false claims may help you prevent questionable behavior in regards to your billing practices. Your effort to...Drug charges and pharmacists: how to protect licenses from suspension
Criminal charges, particularly drug charges can endanger a pharmacist’s license. When facing criminal charges, a pharmacist must report to the Board of Pharmacy. Without a defense, drug charges can lead to license suspension. License suspension reasons The...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On June 24 2020, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 637 which reforms occupational licensing by getting rid of outdated criminal record restrictions for the professions and occupations which are regulated by boards and commissions within the Bureau of...DUI ARD, Prior Offense, Sentencing Enhancement, Repeat Offender
Recidivist sentencing enhancement statutes continue to be declared unconstitutional based upon relatively recent US Supreme Court cases. In 2000 the U.S. Supreme Court decided State v. Apprendi. There the Court states a criminal sentence must be based upon facts the...Responding to patient criticism with confidence and poise
Criticism, especially when its content is a direct threat to a medical professional’s licensure, may create anxiety and frustration, to say the least. Health care professionals facing potentially damaging claims from patients in Pennsylvania may benefit from...
