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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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US Supreme Court Rules There Is No Criminal Liability Under the Controlled Substance Act For Physicians Who Act in Subjective Good Faith

Posted on Health Care Law News, Professional Licensure Investigations July 1, 2022 by Rachel Broughton

 On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that physicians who act in subjective good faith when prescribing controlled substances to their patients are shielded from criminal liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).  This decision will make it much more difficult for prosecutors to convict medical professionals under the CSA Read more →

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Medical License Investigation Against Orthopedic Surgeon Closed with a Finding of No Probable Cause

Posted on Firm News, Professional Licensure Investigations May 24, 2022 by Parker Eastin

In connection with an investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the Firm successfully defended an Orthopedic Surgeon against allegations that he: (1) knowingly ordered and intentionally injected “counterfeit” drugs into certain patients, and (2) ordered a type of physical therapy treatment for all of his patients without regard to diagnosis or medical necessity, Read more →

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Importance of Legal Counsel in Disciplinary Actions Initiated Against Physicians and Other Healthcare Practitioners

Posted on Professional Licensure Investigations May 24, 2022 by Parker Eastin

In order to practice medicine in the state of Florida, a physician must be licensed by either the Florida Board of Medicine or the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Each physician licensed by one of these Boards is subject to disciplinary oversight that is regulated by the state of Florida through the Florida Department of Read more →

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