Noncompete agreements have become a staple in many professional sectors, including the healthcare industry. Specifically, for doctors, these contracts can significantly influence career trajectories and opportunities. What are noncompete agreements? In essence,...
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Order with caution: The legal risks of non-compliant lab testing for physicians
Imagine standing at the crossroads of patient care and federal law, where every decision you make carries weight beyond the immediate health outcomes. For physicians, ordering laboratory tests is a routine part of diagnosing and managing patient care, but it is also...
Social media posts land two NY doctors in hot water
It is no surprise that state medical boards hold physicians to high standards. Doctors must be more than just good at their profession; they must also be “good” people. The board frowns upon licensing those who are not in good moral standing. This can mean that anyone...
Could the medical board investigate me for ordering a drug test for my patient?
Those who practice medicine work to protect their patients. This can mean a need to order tests to check on the safety and health of a patient. But what happens if that patient disagrees or forgets that they consented to the test? Do patients complain about medical...
What happens if a doctor or nurse falsifies a COVID-19 vaccination card?
Over the past few years, hospitals and colleges have announced vaccination requirements for staff as a condition of employment. This announcement was tied in part to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) requiring eligible healthcare providers have...
3 times New York officials can revoke a medical license, and what you can do about it
The state tasks the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) with ensuring patients receive safe medical care. There are certain situations when these officials can revoke a physician’s license to practice in New York. Three of the most common include...
Crime and medicine: What types of charges can a doctor face?
Physicians work to keep their patients healthy. Sometimes this can come with tough questions, such as the best way to manage pain. Although medications like oxycodone can help, the federal government has cracked down on the reasoning to prescribe this medication due...
New York OPMC investigations: What should I know?
The New York State Department of Health tasks the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) with the investigation of complaints about service or treatment against physicians, specialists, and other professionals who are subject to the State Board for Professional...
3 lessons from CVS’ recent acquisition of Signify Health
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. The way we practiced medicine in previous generations is not the same as how we serve patients today. Groups that want to thrive need to make changes to stay relevant — as was recently highlighted with CVS Health Corp.’s...
What happens when the government accuses a doctor of healthcare fraud?
The government continues its aggressive pursuit of those it believes abuse government funds. When the feds believe this type of situation exists, they investigate and, if possible, pursue criminal charges. In a recent example, New York Attorney General Letitia James...