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...
When licensed professionals are facing charges or complaints of alcohol or controlled substance misuse, the Professional Health Monitoring Program may contact them about participating in the state’s Voluntary Recovery Program. This program seeks to help professionals...
It takes a lot of hard work to become a nurse in Pennsylvania, but once you secure a nursing license, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing expects you to uphold certain standards. The board considers certain acts to be in violation of its standards, and if...
The loss of a medical license is a big deal. It usually does not happen unless there is strong evidence against you that you did something to endanger patients. If you lose your medical license, you may wonder if your career is over. Unless you have a very short...
Medical professionals and counselors have professional standards to follow for their respective fields, but they are also bound by applicable federal and state laws. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This federal law requires...
