STATE and Federal agencies are aggressive in their investigation of complaints against medical professionals. Complaints may involve allegations of improper handling of medical documents, improper administration of medications, improper contact with a patient, drug and alcohol abuse, billing issues, or any other unethical or unprofessional conduct. These allegations are serious issues and the penalties can be severe. Potential discipline can include loss of medical license, civil penalties or even instituting criminal charges.
If you are a licensed medical professional or practitioner, your livelihood depends on your ability to maintain an active medical license. You may have to defend your professional standing and reputation before a local, state or federal licensing board or regulatory authority.
Many medical professionals wrongly assume they will be treated by these agencies as “innocent until proven guilty.” Unfortunately, when a complaint is received, in many instances, the allegations are presumed to be true.
It is important that you contact a qualified and experienced attorney once you have receive written notice or correspondence that you , your office, or a staff member in your office are under investigation. We can help you by:
- Explaining the allegations and potential penalties;
- Responding immediately and appropriately;
- Acting as intermediary between you and the investigative entity;
- Determining whether your insurance carrier will cover the cost of your defense and/or any resulting fines;
- Aggressively representing you at any hearings or other conference where action on your license is being considered or taken.