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What Factors Does the OPMC Consider for Medical Misconduct?

Posted on July 15, 2025April 28, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The OPMC goes off of a standard set of factors to determine whether a medical professional is guilty of misconduct. Read on to discover more.

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Am I Authorized to Appeal the OPMC’s Guilty Verdict?

Posted on July 8, 2025April 21, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must appeal the OPMC’s guilty verdict against you if you believe you do not deserve it. Read on to discover how to do so.

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WHAT ARE THE OPMC OR OPD CONSEQUENCES IF YOUR CLIENT COMMITS ACTS OF UNPROFESSIONALISM WHILE BEING MENTALLY IMPAIRED?

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

We see a stream of cases with potential OPMC consequences where the client does things at work that are clearly unprofessional in nature.

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Will the OPMC Order Me to Rehabilitation?

Posted on July 1, 2025April 15, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you suffer from alcohol or drug addiction, the OPMC may suspend your medical license until you complete a rehabilitation program. Read on.

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Can I Get in Trouble for Underbilling My Patient?

Posted on June 24, 2025April 9, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Underbilling your patient may be your attempt to help them out financially yet you might get in trouble for doing so. Continue reading here.

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How Can I Cope with My Medical Disciplinary Action?

Posted on June 17, 2025April 1, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must cope with the medical disciplinary action against you to not place undue stress on your personal and professional life. Read on.

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What if My Patient Accuses Me of Sexual Contact?

Posted on June 10, 2025March 27, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

A patient may misconstrue your standard procedures as your initiating sexual contact. Read on to discover how to defend against this claim.

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Can I Apply for Unemployment After Getting Fired from My Medical Job?

Posted on June 3, 2025March 24, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may only apply for unemployment benefits if you are fired from your medical job under certain circumstances. Read on to discover more.

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How Might the OPMC or OPD Punish Me?

Posted on May 27, 2025March 19, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The OPMC or OPD is authorized to punish you for any wrongdoing you commit while practicing medicine in New York State. Read on here.

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As a Doctor, Why Might I Be Reported?

Posted on May 20, 2025March 13, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Continue reading to learn why you might get reported and how a OPMC/OPD misconduct defense lawyer can step in to defend you.

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What Should I Expect from an OPMC Investigation?

Posted on May 13, 2025March 10, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

When it comes to your OPMC investigation, you should expect the worst but hope for the best. Read on to discover more about this process.

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Can I Claim Mental Illness in a Medical Misconduct Defense?

Posted on May 6, 2025March 4, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

In an attempt to defend yourself in front of the OPMC or OPD, you may want to cite mental illness as the cause of medical misconduct. Read on.

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An Example of the Resolution of An Insurance Company Audit of a Physician’s Billing

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Navigating insurance company audit billing disputes—how we helped a provider cut a $350K demand through smart advocacy.

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How Do I Prove I Should Get My Medical License Reinstated?

Posted on April 29, 2025February 18, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must gain enough confidence in your hard work and character to prove you should get your medical license reinstated. Continue reading.

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What Should I Address at My Medical License Restoration Hearing?

Posted on April 22, 2025February 12, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Follow along to find out what to address at your restoration hearing and how a New York medical license restoration lawyer can help you.

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What Is the Cost of Medical Misconduct?

Posted on April 15, 2025February 5, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must prepare for the cost of being found guilty of medical misconduct. Follow along to find out more.

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Can I Work in the Medical Field if My License Is Suspended?

Posted on April 8, 2025January 28, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If the OPMC/OPD has suspended your medical license, you may be at a loss for what to do for work in the meantime. Read on here.

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What Will the OPMC Do About My Substance Abuse Issue?

Posted on April 1, 2025January 22, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover how the OPMC might respond to your substance abuse issue and how a New York substance abuse lawyer can help you.

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Can I Be Accused of Misconduct for a Delayed Diagnosis?

Posted on March 25, 2025January 16, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

A patient may wrongfully accuse you of a delayed diagnosis that subsequently made their condition incurable. Read on to learn what to do.

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How Can I Avoid Claims of Sexual Harassment in Medicine?

Posted on March 18, 2025January 14, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Certain behaviors and actions you may adopt into your everyday practice of medicine may prevent sexual harassment claims. Continue reading.

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How Long Until My Medical License Gets Restored?

Posted on March 11, 2025January 7, 2025 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Being that your medical license is a ticket to your livelihood, you may understandably want it restored sooner rather than later. Read on.

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What Are the Consequences of Medical Insurance Fraud?

Posted on March 4, 2025December 30, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The smallest slip-up may give the HMO reason to believe you are guilty of medical insurance fraud, which poses consequences. Read on here.

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What Are Examples of Medical Billing Fraud?

Posted on February 25, 2025December 17, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover common examples of medical billing fraud and how a seasoned New York billing fraud attorney can help if you are accused.

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Is It Medical Misconduct if a Patient Dies?

Posted on February 18, 2025December 11, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The family members of your patient who dies may blame you and accuse you of committing medical misconduct. Follow along here.

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What if My Patient Lies About My Misconduct?

Posted on February 11, 2025December 3, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If a patient lies about your misconduct to the OPMC or OPD, you must do everything to demonstrate its illegitimacy. Read on to discover how.

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Why Is a Forensic Accountant in My OPMC Case?

Posted on February 4, 2025November 18, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

In your OPMC or OPD case, your patient may also submit evidence provided by their hired forensic accountant. Read on to discover more.

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How Do I Prove My Innocence to the OPMC?

Posted on January 28, 2025November 13, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You should retain legal representation and prepare a legal strategy to prove your innocence in your likely OPMC hearing. Read on here.

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Can I Collect Unemployment if I Lose My Medical License?

Posted on January 21, 2025November 11, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

After the OPMC or OPD suspends or revokes your medical license, you may wonder if you should apply for unemployment benefits. Read on here.

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Why Am I Facing Disciplinary Action from the OPMC?

Posted on January 14, 2025November 4, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Sadly, you may be facing disciplinary action from the OPMC if a disgruntled patient files a complaint against you. Read on to discover more.

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What if I Practice with an Expired Medical License?

Posted on January 7, 2025October 29, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you are caught working while carrying an expired medical license, even for just one day, you may land in serious trouble. Read on here.

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Can I Keep My Medical License with a Physical Disability?

Posted on December 31, 2024October 22, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Discover if you can to keep your medical license after incurring a physical disability and a New York physician defense lawyer can help you.

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What if I’m Accused of Discrimination as a Doctor?

Posted on December 24, 2024December 30, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Being accused of discrimination against a patient or group of patients is a serious implication against a doctor. Read on to discover more.

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Do I Have to Pay Alimony After Losing My Medical License?

Posted on December 17, 2024October 10, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may wonder if your alimony order still stands after losing your medical license from being found guilty of medical misconduct. Read on.

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What Role Do Witnesses Play in an OPMC Investigation?

Posted on December 10, 2024October 7, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may expect witnesses like your employer and colleagues to testify in your OPMC investigation. Read on to discover more about this.

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Do I Have the Right to Appeal an OPMC Decision?

Posted on December 3, 2024October 1, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may rest easier knowing that you may appeal an OPMC decision that is unfavorable to your career. Follow along to find out more.

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What Constitutes Medical Billing Fraud in New York?

Posted on November 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Follow along to find out what constitutes medical billing fraud and how a New York billing fraud attorney can help defend you.

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Can I Still Practice Medicine with a Mental Health Condition?

Posted on November 19, 2024September 23, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Understandably, as a medical professional in practice, you may be afraid to disclose your mental health condition. Read on to discover more.

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Four Case Studies from Walker Medical Law

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read four recent case studies from Walker Medical Law and contact us if you’re a physician accused of malpractice or negligence.

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Will There Be Drug or Alcohol Testing After a Medical Misconduct Incident?

Posted on November 12, 2024September 17, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Understandably, you may take offense to being asked to submit to drug or alcohol testing after your medical misconduct incident. Read on.

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Can I Still Practice After a Medical Misconduct Claim?

Posted on November 5, 2024September 11, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover if you are permitted to practice medicine after a misconduct claim and how a New York physician defense lawyer can help.

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What if I Have a Substance Abuse Issue as a Medical Professional?

Posted on October 29, 2024September 5, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Sadly, your substance abuse issue may have gotten to the point of affecting your work as a medical professional. Read on to discover more.

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Is It Medical Misconduct if I Give Bad Medical Advice?

Posted on October 22, 2024August 28, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover if giving a patient bad advice is considered medical misconduct and how a New York physician defense lawyer can help you.

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What if I Am Accused of Sexual Medical Misconduct?

Posted on October 15, 2024August 22, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Being accused of sexual medical misconduct may irreparably damage your reputation within the New York State medical community. Read on here.

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What Evidence Defends Against a Medical Misconduct Claim?

Posted on October 8, 2024August 20, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may require substantial evidence to back up the arguments made in your medical misconduct claim proceedings. Continue reading here.

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What Are the Different Misconduct Defenses Our Firm Offers?

Posted on October 1, 2024August 13, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover the different types of defenses our seasoned OPMC/OPD misconduct defense lawyers at Walker Medical Law have to offer.

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How Long Until I Can Get My Medical License Reinstated?

Posted on September 24, 2024October 7, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

It may take long before you can get your medical license reinstated and you can practice medicine in New York once more. Read on here.

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Can I Appeal an OPMC Decision?

Posted on September 17, 2024August 1, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must understand your right to appeal an OPMC decision if you are dissatisfied with it. Read on to discover how to do so.

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Will My Medical Misconduct Case Go to Trial?

Posted on September 10, 2024July 30, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must understand the implications of a medical misconduct trial before you decide to take it to this point. Follow along to find out more.

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Is it Medical Misconduct to Practice Without a License Renewal?

Posted on September 3, 2024July 22, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must make it a point to carve out time to apply for a license renewal before you are accused of medical misconduct. Follow along here.

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Can I Stop Drug Charges from Affecting My Medical License?

Posted on August 27, 2024July 16, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Being charged with drug possession may put your medical license on the line. Follow along to find out how to avoid this altogether.

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Who Can Report Me to the OPMC?

Posted on August 13, 2024June 20, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may be unable to take an educated guess on who could have possibly filed a report against you with the OPMC. Follow along here.

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What Are the Penalties for a Medical Misconduct Charge?

Posted on August 6, 2024June 19, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Penalties for a medical misconduct charge may have seriously negative impacts on you and your medical career as you know it. Continue reading.

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What Job Performance Errors May Constitute Medical Misconduct?

Posted on July 30, 2024June 11, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If your job is as a practicing physician who interacts with patients, your smallest mistakes may be considered medical misconduct. Read on.

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How Do I Prepare for an OPMC Investigation?

Posted on July 23, 2024June 5, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must properly prepare for an OPMC investigation because this may mean your medical license is being threatened. Read on to discover more.

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Will My DWI Show Up on a Medical Background Check?

Posted on July 16, 2024May 29, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

A DWI offense constitutes a criminal conviction that may appear on your permanent record and therefore on your background check. Read on.

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What Happens if I Am Accused of Nursing Home Abuse?

Posted on July 9, 2024May 21, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

It is devastating if you are wrongly accused of nursing home abuse, so you must put an immediate stop to it. Read on to discover how.

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What Are the Most Common Medical Misconduct Accusations?

Posted on July 2, 2024May 16, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You will want to do everything in your power within your daily practice to avoid medical misconduct accusations against you. Read on here.

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What Should I Do After Being Accused of Medical Misconduct?

Posted on June 25, 2024May 14, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

After being accused of medical misconduct, you must do something to save your reputation and career as a whole. Read on to discover more.

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Will My Medical Misconduct Become Public Record?

Posted on June 18, 2024May 1, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

A medical misconduct complaint against you may become a public record and taint your reputation indefinitely. Read on to discover more.

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Can a DWI Affect My Medical License?

Posted on June 11, 2024April 29, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

For the sake of their medical license, no medical professional should drive while intoxicated and risk getting a DWI. Read on to learn more.

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Can I Return to Work After a Medical License Suspension?

Posted on June 4, 2024April 23, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The OPMC’s or OPD’s decision for your medical license suspension may be devastating for your professional career. Continue reading here.

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How Much Can an OPMC, OPD Investigation Cost Me?

Posted on May 28, 2024April 16, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Upon getting notice that the OPMC/OPD wants to investigate you, you may already be bracing for how much this is going to cost you. Read on.

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How Do I Prepare for My Initial Consultation with a Physician Defense Lawyer?

Posted on May 21, 2024April 15, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on to discover how to best prepare for your initial consultation with a New York physician defense lawyer from Walker Medical Law.

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Is Medical Misconduct a Criminal Act?

Posted on May 14, 2024April 8, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you are accused of medical misconduct, you may be in trouble with the OPMC and the New York State criminal court. Continue reading here.

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How Can I Defend Against Medical Misconduct Claims?

Posted on May 7, 2024April 2, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you find yourself in front of the OPMC/OPD Board, you must do everything to defend against medical misconduct claims. Continue reading.

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Can Missed Appointments Trigger Medical Misconduct?

Posted on April 30, 2024March 27, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Missed appointments may cause a patient’s well-being to suffer and therefore drive them to accuse you of medical misconduct. Read on here.

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What Is the Best Way to Get My Medical License Reinstated?

Posted on April 23, 2024March 21, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

While it may be unfortunate to have your medical license suspended by the OPMC/OPD, you may eventually get it reinstated. Follow along here.

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What Is the Financial Impact of a Lost Medical License?

Posted on April 16, 2024March 18, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The loss of your medical license may cause you to suffer a greatly negative financial impact. Follow along to find out why that may be.

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How Do You Negotiate With OPMC If You Have A Criminal Conviction of Healthcare Fraud In Your Background?

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read this article by Paul Walker, Esq. to learn about how to negotiate with OPMC with a conviction of healthcare fraud in your background.

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Can I Practice Medicine with a Substance Abuse Issue?

Posted on April 9, 2024March 13, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Even if you’re highly praised for your practice of medicine, you may be struggling with a substance abuse issue behind closed doors. Read on.

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Is it Wrong for a Physician Discriminate Against a Patient?

Posted on April 2, 2024March 7, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

There are certain circumstances in which a physician must not discriminate against the patients whom they offer treatments. Continue reading.

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Can I Lose My License for Medical Malpractice or Negligence?

Posted on March 26, 2024March 4, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may feel the respectability of your medical license being threatened with a medical malpractice or negligence claim. Continue reading.

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What Are the Consequences of Losing a Medical License?

Posted on March 19, 2024February 27, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If the OPMC believes that your mistake was made out of sheer negligence, the result may be losing your medical license. Read on here.

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Can a Restraining Order Affect My Medical License?

Posted on March 12, 2024February 21, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

A restraining order placed against you may follow you to the workplace and ultimately threaten the status of your medical license. Read on.

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What if I Fail at My Responsibilities as a Physician?

Posted on March 5, 2024February 20, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you fail at your responsibilities as a physician, you may have the OPMC or OPD looking over your shoulder. Read on to discover more.

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Should I Have a Lawyer Represent Me in OPMC Investigations?

Posted on February 27, 2024February 14, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Continue reading to learn the reasons why you need a New York physician defense lawyer represent you during your investigations by the OPMC.

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What Are the Penalties for Practicing Medicine While Intoxicated?

Posted on February 20, 2024February 5, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you are practicing medicine while intoxicated, you may face serious criminal charges set forth by the OPMC. Read on to discover more.

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Is it Medical Misconduct to Refuse Treatment?

Posted on February 13, 2024January 23, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may wonder if it is medical misconduct to refuse treatment, even if there are valid circumstances that make you hesitate. Read on here.

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What Does Not Constitute a Medical Misconduct Complaint?

Posted on February 6, 2024February 14, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The OPMC must review every medical misconduct complaint that is sent its way. But most do not constitute a valid case. Continue reading here.

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How Can A Lawyer Strengthen My Misconduct Defense?

Posted on January 30, 2024January 15, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Continue reading to learn how an experienced OPMC/OPD misconduct defense lawyer at Walker Medical Law can work to strengthen your case. 

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What Factors Affect an OPMC Decision?

Posted on January 23, 2024January 9, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Continue reading to learn what factors affect a decision to take disciplinary action and how an OPMC/OPD misconduct defense lawyer can help.

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What Are Tips to Follow for My Department of Education Hearing?

Posted on January 16, 2024January 2, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

The restoration of your medical license is based on the judgment made at your hearing. Learn tips to follow for your hearing here.

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An Example of How to Defend Against an OPMC Claim That a Physician Sexually Abused Two Patients

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read this article to learn about a case we handled regarding the defense of a physician who allegedly sexually abused two patients.

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Can a Mood Disorder Jeopardize My Medical License?

Posted on January 9, 2024December 20, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

As a physician, you must properly address your mood disorder so as to not jeopardize your medical license. Follow along to find out more.

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How Much Does a Tail Insurance Cost?

Posted on January 2, 2024December 14, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

While many physicians skip the “tail” of their insurance coverage, we strongly recommend you reconsider. Continue reading to learn why.

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Do OPMC Investigations Require a Court Appearance?

Posted on December 26, 2023December 7, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Before your medical license can be revoked by the OPMC, you want to defend yourself in a court appearance of sorts. Read on here.

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Will I Lose My License Over Mental Health Concerns?

Posted on December 19, 2023December 4, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Your patients may complain that your mental health issues are affecting your quality of care. Learn if you can lose your license over this.

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What Is the OPMC and What Does It Do?

Posted on December 12, 2023November 29, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You may know that the OPMC exists, but you may not understand its function or ability to negatively affect your career. Continue reading.

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Can a Patient Claim Misconduct After a Hospital Injury?

Posted on December 5, 2023November 16, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If a patient incurs a hospital injury, they may blame you for medical misconduct; even when it is unwarranted to do so. Continue reading.

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How Can My Social Media Lead to a Medical Misconduct Claim?

Posted on November 28, 2023November 9, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

As a physician, you must be mindful of what you post on social media because it might lead to a medical misconduct claim. Continue reading.

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What Happens if I Am Audited for Medical Billing?

Posted on November 21, 2023November 6, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

When you are audited, you should not accept any accusations of wrongful medical bills practices. Read on to discover what to do in this case.

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Am I Able to Restore My Medical License?

Posted on November 14, 2023November 1, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Once the OPMC suspends your medical license, it may find it to be an uphill battle to restore it. Continue reading to learn how to do so.

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What to Do When You, As a Physician, Realize That Your Hospital Intends To Terminate Your Employment–The Consequences Might Well Be Devastating To Your Career.

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

If you’re a physician and believe your hospital is about to terminate your employment, read on and contact our firm for help.

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What Happens if a Physician is Accused of Substance Abuse?

Posted on November 7, 2023October 26, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

As a physician, you must be attentive to every patient under your care, so having a substance abuse issue is a serious accusation. Read on.

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Should I Still Have Insurance as a Retired Physician?

Posted on October 31, 2023October 19, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

It is most unfortunate when you have to deal with the repercussions of a medical misconduct accusation as a retired physician. Read on here.

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What Defenses Can I Take in My Medical Misconduct Case?

Posted on October 24, 2023October 12, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

You must take any medical misconduct case against you seriously, which starts by building solid defenses. Continue reading here.

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Who Might Get Their License Revoked by the OPD?

Posted on October 17, 2023October 9, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Learn who might get their medical license revoked by the OPD and how a New York health care professional defense lawyer can protect it.

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Can My License Be Revoked as an Anesthesiologist?

Posted on October 10, 2023October 4, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

As an anesthesiologist, you carry an important role in the operating room. So, if any complications arise, you may lose your license. Read on.

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What Does OPMC’s Disciplinary Action Entail?

Posted on October 3, 2023October 2, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

What may follow the OPMC’s investigation and hearing is serious disciplinary action. Continue reading to learn what this may consist of.

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How to Prepare for An OPMC Hearing to Have Your Medical License Restored After Surrendering it Due to a Substance Abuse Issue

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Paul Walker, Esq.

Read on and reach out to Walker Medical Law to learn more about how to prepare for your OPMC hearing to have your medical license restored.

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