The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a nursing or health care professional license is not only challenging, but it’s also time-consuming. By George F. Indest III, J.D., If you have a criminal conviction or unique circumstance which may negatively impact your ability to be granted a [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I represent many mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and professional counselors, defending them on complaints being investigated against their professional licenses. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a dental or health professional license can be challenging and time-consuming. When seeking initial licensure or applying for a license in another state, you [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Provider Trust

APRIL 26, 2023

However, this solution comes with its share of compliance risks, especially if interstate licenses are involved. A travel nurse could be hired to work at a hospital located in a state where they are not licensed to practice. For starters, each state has its own process, rules, and regulations for monitoring licensed nurses.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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Provider Trust

JUNE 1, 2022

Organizations across the healthcare continuum have experienced several workforce trends that are creating gaps in license monitoring and verifications. In this post, we’ll explore three current challenges impacting the healthcare license and credential verification process. See our Telehealth Credentialing Guide for more information.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 6, 2023

are worsening helped along by state boards and other licensing authorities taking months to process nursing licenses, a recent NPR survey claims. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Staffing shortages at hospitals across the U.S. As a result, thousands of new nurses who want [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 13, 2022, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for defrauding the Connecticut Medicaid Program of more than $1.3 By George F. Indest III, J.D., million, announced the U.S. Attorney for the U.S. District of Connecticut. [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Licensed mental health counselors, psychologists, and other mental health care professionals are potential targets of licensure complaints from clients in any practice setting. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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Provider Trust

OCTOBER 12, 2021

License verification, especially nursing license verification, is essential to ensuring that only the most qualified practitioners are seeing your patients. Additionally, of all licensed RNs, 84.5% Although license monitoring is vital, verifying healthcare licenses can be extremely complex and time-consuming.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Although some states authorize the licensing board to investigate and [.] A licensure complaint against a professional counselor, mental health counselor, or other psychotherapist is usually initiated by the filing of a complaint with the professional board or other regulatory authority.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A professional career can take a provider across state lines, and through an evolution of various license types. In order to see the full picture of an individual, the comprehensive whole of each state licensing board across all license types must be searched. Take the process back another step.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We often hear from clients with professional licensing complaints and Department of Health investigations who have insurance coverage with Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance but could not find a lawyer who accepts it. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have a medical, pharmacist, counselor, or nursing license in more than one state? Do you have a license in more than one profession? By George F. Indest III, J.D., Have you been notified that an investigation has been opened against your professional [.].

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a nursing or health care professional license is not only challenging, but it’s also time-consuming. By George F. Indest III, J.D., If you have a criminal conviction or unique circumstance which may negatively impact your ability to be granted a [.].

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a dental or health professional license can be challenging and time-consuming. When seeking initial licensure or applying for a license in another state, you should be aware of delays [.]. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I represent many mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and professional counselors, defending them on complaints being investigated against their professional licenses. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

JUNE 20, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I represent many mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and professional counselors, defending them on complaints being investigated against their professional licenses. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Licensed mental health counselors, psychologists, and other mental health care professionals are potential targets of licensure complaints from clients in any practice setting. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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Hall Render

MAY 11, 2022

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced a Proposed Rule regarding national standards for the licensing of prescription drug wholesale distributors (“Wholesale Distributors”) and third-party logistics providers (“3PLs”). Under 21 C.F.R.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a mental health counselor or social worker professional license can be challenging and time-consuming. When seeking initial licensure or applying for a license in another state, you should be aware of delays in the [.]. Indest III, J.D.,

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

"Our combined efforts are expected to demonstrate how best to advance our nation’s technical infrastructure to enable SDOH interoperability as supported by ONC’s United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Version 2," ONC authors Ryan Argentieri, Samantha Meklir and Jawanna Henry wrote in ONC's HealthITbuzz blog.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Someone arrested for a criminal offense knows that it can lead to a criminal record that may or may not be on your record for the rest of your life. However, once you pay your fine and carry [.]

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 29, 2018

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you are a doctor, nurse, dentist, psychologist, pharmacist or other licensed health professional whose license has been recently revoked or suspended, there may still be hope. Although this blog deals specifically with Florida law, similar relief may be available in other states.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

are worsening helped along by state boards and other licensing authorities taking months to process nursing licenses, a recent NPR survey claims. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Staffing shortages at hospitals across the U.S. As a result, thousands of new nurses who want [.].

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 13, 2022, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for defrauding the Connecticut Medicaid Program of more than $1.3 By George F. Indest III, J.D., million, announced the U.S. Attorney for the U.S. District of Connecticut. [.].

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you have received a letter from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Secretariat or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) accusing you of "irregular behavior," this is very serious stuff. Indest III, J.D., But how do you find one?

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In this blog, I will discuss the impact of a criminal charge on a Florida licensed health care professional. How Does a Plea of Nolo Contendere Affect Licensed Health Professionals? Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Previously published on October 14, 2022By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Someone arrested for a criminal offense knows that it can lead to a criminal record that may or may not be on your record for the rest of your life. However, once you [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

This blog will discuss potential healthcare credentialing challenges, strategies to prevent these problems, and how credentialing software makes the process efficient and effective. Noncompliance: Providers must maintain specific licenses and certifications to provide patient care services. What Is Healthcare Credentialing?

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