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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

Bill of Health

Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. West Virginia (1889) maintained West Virginia’s power to license its physicians. By Timothy Bonis.

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A Criminal Offense On Your Record Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., 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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A Criminal Record Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., 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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A Criminal Offense Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., 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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Best Practices for Healthcare License Verification and Monitoring

Verisys

Did you know that for every 1,000 licensed healthcare practitioners there will typically be 20 with inactive licenses, 10 with a suspended license, and another six practitioners with either a restricted or revoked license, or on probation? License Expiry.

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When the DEA Comes Knocking: 15 Tips If You Find Yourself Facing a “Routine” DEA Inspection

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As the United States continues to open back up from the COVID-19 shutdown, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is resuming on-site routine inspections.

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What You Need to Know Right Now If the DEA is Knocking on Your Door!

The Health Law Firm Blog

Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation representation voluntary relinquishment of DEA number voluntary relinquishment of licenseBy George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,

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Is the DEA Knocking on Your Door? What You Need to Know Right Now!

The Health Law Firm Blog

Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation representation voluntary relinquishment of DEA number voluntary relinquishment of licenseBy George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,

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Michigan AG Charges Grand Rapids Physician with Practicing on Suspended License

Healthcare Compliance Blog

A Grand Rapids doctor is now facing a felony after continuing to practice despite a summary suspension order against him, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.?The The doctor, 52, has been charged with one count of unauthorized practice of a health profession, a four-year felony.?.

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Supreme Court Explores Doctor Intent in “Pill Mill” Criminal Prosecutions Under the Controlled Substances Act

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Physicians and other healthcare professionals usually have broad scope to prescribe most drugs, including potentially dangerous ones.

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Understanding the Process of Credentialing Doctors

Medisys Compliance

What is Credentialing Doctors? Credentialing of doctors is a process that involves the evaluation of a doctor’s qualifications, education, training, licensure, and experience to determine if they meet the requirements set by the insurance company.

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Report: Telemedicine, modernized licensing can help bridge health disparity gap

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For instance, telehealth can be used to more effectively reach patients who face transit-related hurdles to care or who can't take time off work to go to the doctor, but it also may be unavailable to individuals who can't afford internet or who live in areas without broadband.

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Florida Law Aimed at Healthcare Professional Background Screening Passed

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For several years, many healthcare professionals have been required to pass a Level II background check in order to work in most Florida healthcare facilities licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). By Michael L.

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AHCA Exemptions From Employment Disqualification for Florida Health Professionals

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,

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The Dr. Oz Paradox

Bill of Health

Senate race, is a famous television personality as well as a licensed physician. Such bad advice, which could get any doctor in legal trouble if disseminated to their patients, may be given to the public at large without fear of sanction. By Claudia E. Haupt.

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Enforcement Issues with Interstate Licensing 

YouCompli

This month’s article looks at interstate licensing actions. The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to have one multistate license with the ability to practice in their home state and other compact states. The nurse had her Texas license suspended as a result.

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Florida Telehealth Laws for Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling has published the following guidance regarding the provision of telehealth services.

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98point6 Announces New Strategic Direction To License Primary Care Platform

Healthcare IT Today

MultiCare Health System will be the first health care system to license the 98point6 virtual care technology within its leading hybrid ambulatory care platform, Indigo Health. Technology accelerates adoption of on-demand care and improves access within health care systems.

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A Licensed Professional’s Profile is a Complex Mosaic of Data

Verisys

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.

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Attorneys Involved In Multi-Million Dollar UnitedHealth Case Want $3.35 Million Fee Award

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2021, attorneys who had acted as the class counsel in litigation suing UnitedHealth Group over mental health reimbursement policies asked a New York federal court to approve a $3.35 million fee award.

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Attorneys Who Negotiated Multi-Million Dollar UnitedHealth Settlement Ask Court For $3.35 Million Fee Award

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2021, attorneys who had acted as the class counsel in litigation suing UnitedHealth Group over mental health reimbursement policies asked a New York federal court to approve a $3.35 million fee award.

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House Physician License in Florida

Florida Health Care Law Firm

If you’re a house physician who has recently moved to Florida from out of state, or out of the country, it’s a good idea to get the ball rolling to get your medical license in Florida. Many doctors move to Florida, a highly sought after location, with the intention to live and practice medicine. How Do I Get a House Physician License in Florida? How Long Does It Take to Get a Florida House Physician License?

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Aging Populations of Consumers and Physicians Underpin the Future Doctor Shortage

Health Populi

What’s underneath the sobering forecast is a combination of aging patients and aging doctors. Health Populi’s Hot Points: How to mitigate the supply-and-demand gap between growing health citizen needs for care as we age, and a shortage of doctors? The U.S.

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Rapper 50 Cent Sues Florida Plastic Surgeon Over “Penile Enhancement” Ads & Social Media Photos

The Health Law Firm Blog

The suit alleges that the doctor used photographs she took with 50 Cent [.]. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,

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Doctor, You Might Need A Home Medical Equipment Provider License, If.

The Health Law Firm

Unfortunately, some physicians do not know that a special Home Medical Equipment Provider (HMEP) license may be required in Florida in order to legally bill patients for TENS units, and other durable medical equipment that the physicians provide to their own patients By Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T.

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DOJ Drops Charges in Appalachia Opioid Case After Supreme Court Ruling

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it dropped charges against the remaining defendants in a case against a former Ohio drug distributor.

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Texas Hospital’s COVID Vaccination Mandate Upheld by Federal Court

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As some states lift COVID-19 restrictions, the business community is still grappling with the dynamic between the COVID-19 vaccine and workplace operations. To address this, some U.S.

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9th Circuit Court Rules Former Nurse Can Proceed With Med Mal Suit Against VA Hospital

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

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Virginia Medical Board Wins Appeal Concerning Doctor’s Revoked Medical License

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 21, 2017, a Virginia appellate court ruled that a doctor's state medical license was properly revoked for various reasons including allowing medical students to perform unauthorized medical procedures. The appellate court said the doctor's due process rights weren't violated because he had three months to prepare for an administrative hearing before the Virginia Board of Medicine. Medical License Was Properly Revoked.

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Humana Agrees To Pay $11.2 Million to End Nurses’ Overtime Suit

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees.

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A Precautionary Approach to Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Bill of Health

We call on those promoting psychedelic therapies to uphold the field and patient safety ethically and effectively through rigorous evidence generation, improved training, evidence-informed standard setting, and external licensing/practitioner oversight. By Ne?e

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Supreme Court To Hear Argument Addressing Doctors’ Good Faith Defense To Pill Mill Prosecutions

NY Health Law

The Supreme Court will hear argument next week in two consolidated cases that will decide what standard applies when a doctor asserts a good faith defense to a criminal prosecution for unlawful drug distribution.

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Trust My Doctor and Fear the Office: The Telehealth Opportunity in and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Populi

Doctors maintain their top status as U.S. Intriguingly, most patients would be comfortable getting that coronavirus test in their doctor’s office, which many would still be uncomfortable accessing other care from their personal physicians in the bricks-and-mortar office.

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Florida May Allow Doctors to Avoid Divulging Past Mental-Health Conditions and Drug Issues on License Applications

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Doctors ask patients about their medical histories every day for in treating them. But what happens when physicians are requested to divulge their own past medical history to the state as part of the licensing process? Before being licensed in the state of Florida, for example, health care providers are required to disclose if they have been treated for mental-health or substance-abuse disorders within in the past five years.

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Study Blames Coding Structures For Increased Medical Billing Costs in the United States

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A study publicized in August 2022 revealed that the complex coding structures used in the United States drive up medical billing costs. This helps to make the U.S.