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Seven Things To Know When You Receive A Notice Of Investigation From The Department Of Health

Professional Licensure Defense

What should I do if I receive notice from the VA that I may be reported to the NPDB?

What happens if I am sued for something I did as a VA physician?

Should I voluntarily relinquish my professional license because I am being investigated?

Recently my nurse supervisor told me the hospital was requiring several nurses to “voluntarily” submit to urinalysis drug tests. Should I agree to voluntarily submit to a urinalysis drug test?

Is it true that your medical license can be suspended for failure to pay your child support obligations?

I received in the mail a letter from the Florida Department of Health with a Nondisciplinary Citation in it. What is this and what should I do?

I received a letter from the hospital where I hold clinical privileges. The letter makes references to my causing disruptions in the hospital. Should I be concerned?

I received a letter from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requesting copies of patient medical records for a Medicaid audit. What should I do?

Is there a statute of limitations for administrative charges brought against my license as a healthcare professional?

I received a letter from a company claiming to be a Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) for the Medicare Program stating it wanted to audit my practice. What is a ZPIC?

I am a physician. I received a letter from the Department of Health (DOH) indicating it has issued an emergency order to suspend my license to practice medicine. What should I do?

I have received an election of rights (EOR) form together with an administrative complaint (or notice of intent). Do I need an attorney to assist me in completing it?

I am a registered nurse. I have received a letter from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) advising me that a complaint has been filed against my license. What should I do?

I am a physician working as an employee in a pain management clinic. The clinic has received a number of subpoenas from the Department of Health for copies of records. Why is this?

I am a physician. I received a letter from the Department of Health (DOH) containing an administrative complaint. Should I agree to an informal hearing?

I am a physician. I received a letter from an investigator about a complaint filed against me. Should I send the investigator my statement?

Could you explain the Three Strikes Rule and how it affects a physician licensed in the State of Florida.

Will Medicare deactivate a provider’s Medicare number if the Medicare carriers’ solo practitioners’ brochure is returned to the sender because of an invalid address?

What are “Recovery Audit Contractor Audits” (RAC Audits) and should I be concerned about them?

Can a Medicare provider have its Medicare number revoked if mail from a Medicare carrier (such as First Coast service Options, Inc. or Palmetto GMA) is returned.

I am a doctor contemplating an employment relationship with a hospital. Should I sign the agreement even though I have not had an attorney review it?

I received a letter from my hospital peer review committee advising me of a meeting that I should attend to answer questions. What should I do?

What is the corporate practice of dentistry and what does it prohibit?

I am a medical doctor with a solo practice. What is the best structure for my medical practice?

What should I do if I have property that is the subject of a seizure under the Civil Forfeiture Act?

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