In Pennsylvania, state Professional Health Monitoring Programs offer medical professionals struggling with substance use a chance to receive treatment and return to their careers. By participating in state-approved monitoring programs, health care workers may be able...
Medical Licensing
Does substance abuse always lead to medical license revocation?
Becoming a medical professional requires years of hard work, focus and sacrifice. Even after physicians finally obtain their well-deserved degrees and medical license, they may face considerable stress in the workplace due to the life-and-death situations they deal...
What are some reasons you can lose your dental license?
Becoming a licensed dental professional requires years of training and hard work. Loss of license can mean the end of your career. What are some of the reasons you can lose your dental license in Pennsylvania? Dental practices act Pennsylvania's Dental Practices Act...
Common HIPAA violations that could land you in trouble
Over two decades ago, the government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and most who work in healthcare have heard of the consequences of violating this act. Whether the violation is small or large, penalties are severe. The United States...
How testimony from an authoritative witness can help a health care fraud case
A medical practitioner facing charges of health care fraud may worry about beating a robust prosecutorial team. The government has extensive resources but may rely on general data when debating the necessity of a claim or procedure. One way a nurse or physician can...


