Antitrust Law Issues for Health Care Providers
Do healthcare professionals have to report legal trouble to their licensing board?
Cannabis policy reform in Rhode Island has spanned nearly two decades, starting with the legalization of medical marijuana in 2006. Then, after years of determined advocacy and legislative debate, the Rhode Island Cannabis...more
Compared to previous years, the New Jersey Legislature passed a limited number of statutes impacting health care in 2024. It was a slow start to 2024, but activity picked up in the last six months of the calendar year. Once...more
On January 6, 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) published its first update on the recent Massachusetts law creating a new licensing pathway for internationally trained and licensed physicians....more
The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy (Board) announced in September 2024 that it would soon require licensure for all nonresident pharmacies to dispense prescriptions, including sterile and nonsterile compounded products, to...more
Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more
While many licensed professionals generally understand the responsibility of the board that regulates their practice, the Defense Health Agency's ("DHA") role in professional licensing issues is not as widely known. However,...more
As a doctor or other licensed medical professional, the prospect of losing your license to practice medicine can be overwhelming. But, to protect your license—and your career—to the fullest extent possible, you need to act...more
In this final article, we want to leave you with a review of the major takeaways. First, check your liability insurance as soon as you receive a complaint against your license, and report the claim to your insurance...more
For much of the last decade, North Carolina lawmakers have explored the concept of removing barriers to entry in a variety of professions and fields. In fact, the topic has appeared in one form or another in every Regular...more
Potential Board Sanctions Against Licensees - In this article, we explain the different actions that boards can take against licensees. The board may take the following actions once its investigation concludes:...more
On March 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found the Indiana State Board of Nursing violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it refused to allow a nurse taking medicine prescribed to...more
...Arkansas is one of the highest licensing states, meaning it licenses more occupations than most other states. Accordingly, Arkansas has numerous licensing boards. From the obvious, i.e., the Arkansas State Medical Board,...more
In state capitals across the country, a new year signals the start of a new legislative session. And this opens the door to new rules affecting state regulatory and occupational licensing boards and the practitioners they...more
My colleagues and I recently provided key updates on supply chain disruption, liens, and licensing boards during the firm’s 2021 Construction Conversations Webinar. In the Rapid-Fire Legal Update session, we covered a...more
Recently, several Ward and Smith attorneys held a Health Care Breakfast and Learn to provide insights on the healthcare industry relevant to their specific areas of expertise, from privacy and data security to professional...more
Most licensed professionals never experience a filed complaint against their credentials. But, when a professional receives notification from their licensing board that a complaint has been filed, questions arise. Here, we...more
Today, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy released the first set of Q&A responses for its second round of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Request for Applications. The Q&A responses can be found on the Medical Marijuana Control...more
In North Carolina, the professional or occupational licensing board is responsible for preparing the official record of a disciplinary matter against a license holder. This record is of primary importance to any future...more
It is hard to overstate the importance of an unlimited license to people who hold a professional or occupational license. For most, the license is what allows that person to secure employment and provide for their families....more
Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of three articles examining disciplinary and appeals processes in front of North Carolina professional and occupational licensing boards. In North Carolina, a significant number of...more
Facing an investigation by a licensing board can be one of the most stressful and emotionally taxing challenges that licensed professionals face in their careers. Learning about and understanding how the licensing board's...more
As a health care practitioner, any dispute with a state licensing board is nerve-wracking. You may be accused of misconduct on any number of grounds—some or all of which you may refute—and be faced with penalties threatening...more
Mississippi is the latest state to legalize and approve access to medical marijuana. Mississippi is the latest state to legalize and approve access to medical marijuana. The measure, called Initiative 65[i], was approved...more
On November 5, 2020, in further response to the public health emergency that he declared on March 11, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation extending certain emergency provisions, including the relaxation...more
As a doctor, allegations of medical malpractice or other unlawful or unethical conduct can have wide-ranging implications. In addition to facing civil liability and the prospect of a significant increase in your medical...more