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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...
Technology plays an important role in the practice of medicine. Physicians need to know how to use these systems wisely to help benefit the patient and their practice all while ensuring they do not violate any applicable rules or regulations. The recent debacle with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
