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Florida Department of Health License Investigation Against Physician Assistant Closed With a Letter of Guidance

Posted on Firm News, Professional Licensure Investigations May 15, 2023 by Parker Eastin

In connection with an investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the Firm successfully defended a Physician Assistant against allegations that she had violated rules governing advertising by failing to identify her supervising physician and improperly claiming board certification, among other things. The firm investigated the allegations and prepared a robust rebuttal statement defending Read more →

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Complaint Against Speech-Language-Pathologist Dismissed by the ASHA Board of Ethics

Posted on Firm News, Professional Licensure Investigations May 4, 2023 by Rachel Broughton

At Nicholson & Eastin, LLP, we successfully defended a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) accused of violating the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics. This case arose from allegations concerning her conduct as a supervisor at a Florida-based hospital. Through meticulous investigation and a well-prepared defense, the complaint was dismissed in its entirety by the ASHA Read more →

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A Fraudulent Nursing Diploma Scheme Results in Federal Charges Against 25; DOH Rolls Out Enforcement Action Against Nursing Students

Posted on Firm News, Fraud Investigation, Health Care Law News, Professional Licensure Investigations, Uncategorized February 28, 2023 by Parker Eastin

The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida has announced its pursuit of a fraudulent scheme whereby the administrators of three Florida nursing schools, along with employees at several nursing test prep academies in other states allegedly “created an illegal licensing and employment shortcut for aspiring nurses.” The scheme involved the selling of Read more →

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Florida Department of Health License Investigation Against Podiatrist for Alleged Malpractice Closed with a Letter of Guidance

Posted on Firm News, Professional Licensure Investigations January 24, 2023 by Parker Eastin

In connection with an investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the Firm successfully defended a Podiatrist against allegations that the podiatrist had committed malpractice and practiced below the standard of care by negligently performing a complex surgical procedure on a patient’s heel. The firm investigated the allegations, hired an expert to review and Read more →

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Medicaid Suspension Reversed for Florida Medical Provider

Posted on Firm News January 11, 2023 by author

At Nicholson & Eastin, LLP, we are proud to share a recent success story involving the reversal of a Medicaid suspension for a South Florida medical provider. The diligent efforts of our experienced team led to a favorable outcome for the provider, highlighting our commitment to defending the rights of healthcare professionals. Read on to Read more →

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