OPMC Defense

It is not easy being a medical professional, due to years of specialized schooling, high-stress work environments and the demands of patients. Unfortunately, your career as a medical professional may now be at risk due to an allegation of medical malpractice. These allegations can come in the form of either OPMC or civil complaints. Either […]

If you have received a complaint letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct as a medical professional in New York City, it is important that you reach out to an experienced New York OPMC defense attorney who will prepare you for an OPMC hearing. Gaining legal guidance during this period is essential. Being accused […]

There are strict standards all physicians must meet throughout their practice. These requirements have no room for mistakes that may harm a patient. Any mistakes made due to negligence during a physician’s practice will lead to serious consequences. When doctors are charged with medical misconduct, an investigation will begin by the Office of Professional Medical […]

If you are a medical professional, the last thing you’d ever want is to receive a complaint, either a civil complaint or one from the OPMC. That being said, everyone makes mistakes, and if you are someone who recently received a complaint from the OMPC or a civil complaint, meaning from a patient or another […]

As you know, alcoholism is an addiction, and many people are alcoholics who you may never expect to be. Unfortunately, if you are a physician and you are an alcoholic, there is a very good chance that this may affect your ability to practice medicine, and if you are accused of alcoholism in the context […]

Psychologists are among the most compassionate, caring, and intelligent members of our society, and they work to improve the mental health of all those who seek their help. They play a critical role in today’s day and age, and more people see psychologists than you might imagine. Unfortunately, nobody is perfect, and so there are […]

Most people do not feel they are putting themselves at risk when going to see a physical therapist. In most cases, they are on the upswing and recovering from a serious injury or illness, and they are ready to have their physical therapist get them back to normal once again. If you are a physical […]

As you know, it is not easy to become a dentist. Dentists spend years refining their practice until they are more than capable of taking care of the general public. Dental health is critical to overall health, which is why dentists are held to the same standard as all other medical professionals. Unfortunately, there are […]

Physicians are some of the most respected, hardest-working members of our communities. However, if you have recently received a letter from the OPMC stating you are under investigation, you are most likely extremely worried about what is going to happen next. If you believe you are being wrongly or unfairly accused of medical misconduct, you […]

Medical professionals are generally trusted individuals within their field. They go through extensive training to be able to do their job. However, throughout their career, they are subject to make mistakes. Depending on the severity of the mistake, it has the potential to affect their career. It a medical professional violates their moral code, a […]

Medical professionals are very trusted individuals. However, they are human and can sometimes make mistakes. When this happens, the professional will receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). The OPMC governs the behavior and practice of physicians and has the power to punish them if they are not in accordance with […]

Can anyone file a complaint with the OPMC about medical professional misconduct? The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the governing body of all medical professionals in the state of New York. It exists to hold physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals accountable for meeting the accepted standard of care. One of the biggest concerns […]

When a medical professional in New York City receives a complaint letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, it is important that they receive legal guidance from an experienced OPMC defense attorney as soon as possible. Being accused of misconduct can put an end to a medical professional’s career. When a complaint is issued, […]

Arguably one of the most important federal laws that exists to protect the public in terms of their medical care is HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was instituted to ensure that medical professionals are not permitted to share confidential information about their patients with others unless they have permission. Of course, there […]

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are trained for years to achieve these careers. Not only are these professionals required to know all of the necessary medical knowledge so they can do their jobs, they also need to have a deep understanding of the ethics side of things. If a doctor or nurse is not […]

When an individual believes as though a medical professional is not meeting the standard of care or is in some way deviating from the conduct they are expected to meet, they may file a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. The OPMC is responsible for investigating any and all complaints made regarding medical […]

The State of New York holds medical professionals to a high regard when it comes to ethics in practice. When a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, staff member, or anyone else dealing with patient matters are not acting according to the Department of Health’s standard, they may find themselves in a bit of […]

When a person files a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct about the inappropriate actions of a doctor, there are a lot of steps that have to be taken in order to determine what the consequences will be. Removing a doctor’s license to practice is not an action taken lightly, but neither is […]

When a person makes the decision that they want to go through the lengthy and difficult process of becoming a medical professional, they may have a lot of questions, especially if they have a past that is spotted with legal issues. It wouldn’t make sense to go through all of that schooling and years of training […]

When an individual receives a letter from the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they may immediately wonder what went wrong that they received this letter. Of course, it is a significant cause for concern and it is essential that the individual contact an experienced healthcare misconduct defense attorney as soon as possible. […]

When an individual believes that a medical professional committed some sort of misconduct that is not permitted by the New York State Department of Health, they have the right to submit a complaint. The Office of Professional Medical Conduct has the difficult job of investigating any complaints or accusations against medical professionals in New York State. […]

Whenever a health care professional receives a complaint letter from the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they may be very concerned about the future of their career and whether they will ever be able to practice again. Of course, before a decision can be made regarding the future of […]

When an individual feels as though they have been the victim of misconduct by a medical professional or has witnessed a medical professional committing misconduct, they may consider filing a complaint with the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct. This office is the governing body for any wrongdoings that may […]

When a medical professional such as a physician, physician assistant, or another medical specialist has a complaint made about them to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they will undergo an investigation and a hearing to discuss the findings of the investigation. The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct will make a decision […]

If you are a doctor, nurse, and another medical professional, you are generally held by the public in a high regard. They believe you are here to help and have only their best interests at heart. In most cases, this is true. However, when a medical professional fails to abide by the moral standards that […]

Earlier this month, the New York State Department of Health signed a bill that requires any physician that is certified to recommend a medical marijuana treatment to his or her patients to have their name listed on the Department of Health website. There are roughly 1,000 doctors throughout the state of New York that are […]

Medical professionals are fully expected to have good morals both inside their practice and out. A psychiatrist who practices in Brentwood, New York has been convicted of criminal mischief in the fourth degree after she got into an argument with a stranger in a parking lot and ultimately keyed the stranger’s car. Now, she is […]

When a medical professional receives a complaint from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they are faced with an uncertain future. Once a complaint is received, the OPMC will conduct an investigation into the accusations. Then, the results of the investigation will be presented in a trial to a board of individuals that will determine […]

When medical professionals get a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct stating that they will be conducting an investigation into his or her behavior, there is often a feeling of anxiety and panic. The first thing one should do upon receiving a letter from the OPMC regarding an investigation is to contact a […]

One of the worst things that can happen to a medical professional is when they receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. There are a wide array of reasons that a person may submit a complaint to the OPMC about a medical professional including substance abuse, sexual misconduct, billing fraud, and even […]

The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the organization responsible for making sure that medical professionals are practicing within the appropriate standard of care. If a complaint is made against a medical professional, the OPMC will conduct an investigation into the truth behind that complaint. If you get a letter from the OPMC stating that […]

When a medical professional is notified that they will be investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they will definitely be facing a lot of concerns and have a lot of questions because their career may be on the line. For some, finding out that there has been a complaint made against them will […]

If you have been investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct for violating the standards that medical professionals are held to, you may be facing a license suspension or total revocation. This can completely devastate a medical professional’s career and bring it to a screeching halt. If the Office of Professional Medical Conduct feels as though […]

All high-need schools within New York State are required to have both primary health care services and mental health care services located within the school. These health centers must consist of, at a minimum, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, a mental health professional, a physician, and a health assistant. These school-based health centers must be […]

One of the most stressful things for a medical professional to face is when they learn they are being investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Sometimes, medical professionals may be questioned about the reasons they performed certain surgeries. If a complaint is filed that accuses a doctor of performing unnecessary surgeries or procedures […]

There are so many different reasons that a medical professional may be investigated by the Office of Medical Professional Conduct in New York State. Many people have a tendency to believe that they are only investigated for instances of fraud, drug or alcohol abuse, or medical malpractice. However, there are a number of other reasons […]

One of the most dreaded days in a physician’s career is the day they may have to attend a hearing with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct because they have been accused of some form of misconduct. This can end up being the day that ends a career or the day that a physician’s accusations […]

One question that a lot of people have is whether they can file a complaint against a doctor with the Office of Professional Discipline if that doctor is a Veterinarian. Veterinarians can be investigated by the Office of Professional Discipline for professional misconduct in the same way that a doctor for humans can. If someone […]

The Board of Regents has a number of rules that all medical professionals need to abide by to ensure they will not be disciplined by the Board. As there are a lot of different types of medical professionals, some are held to different standards than others. In New York State’s Rules of the Board, there […]

When a medical professional finds themselves in a situation where they may be disciplined and are being investigated by the Office of Medical Professionals, there are a lot of potential consequences. If you have strong legal representation they may be able to help you work towards allowing you to keep your license. There may be […]

If a person believes their doctor, nurse, or other medical professional has conducted a wrongdoing of some type, they may file a complaint against them with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. These complaints can result in an investigation into those claims and ultimately may be the reason for which a medical professional loses their […]

One of the worst things that can happen to a medical professional is a situation in which someone files a complaint to the Office of Medical Professionals about them for misconduct. These complaints can be filed by patients, friends or family, other medical professionals, health facilities, or anyone else who witnesses or suspects the person in […]

When a medical professional finds themselves in a situation that may result in their loss of license, they are facing serious consequences that may even put an end to their career. It is important that any health professional is aware of what the Board considers “unprofessional conduct” in order to stay out of trouble. Of […]

When somebody files a complaint against a medical professional in New York State, both the person who made the complaint and the medical professional who has been complained about will be interviewed. In addition, the Office of Professional Discipline will also have to conduct interviews with the coworkers, peers, patients, and others who have contact […]

When a medical professional, whether it be a doctor, nurse, or physician’s office staff, is found to have been taking part in misconduct, there are serious consequences. The New York State Office of Medical Professionals will determine what penalties any medical professional may face who has been found to have committed fraudulent or unethical behavior […]

A physician who has been issued a complaint against them with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct will face serious consequences. Depending on the offense, they may actually lose their license. However, in the event that a physician doesn’t lose their license or they are able to restore their medical license, it will be a difficult road […]

When you find yourself in a difficult situation with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, you will require the services of a medical law attorney. This is pretty self explanatory. However, a lot of people wonder if they are in a criminal situation with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, whether or not they will […]

When an insurance company believes that it was over billed by a physician, there are many steps that need to be taken in order to prove that this injustice occurred. One of the most important steps here is to come up with a demand letter entailing the amount of money that you were over billed […]

Doctors are just as susceptible to mental illness as anyone else and sometimes, they will ignore their symptoms until they get to the point where their condition has the potential to put their patients at risk. If a doctor’s mental state is not under control and something goes wrong, they should seek treatment to try and […]

Occasionally, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals find themselves in situations where they have unintentionally (or intentionally) violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. If a patient’s health information is shared, the person or persons who are responsible may lose their job or even their medical license altogether. Violating HIPAA laws can […]

If you’re a physician and you receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, be aware. The government is after you thinking you have done something wrong. That letter will tell you, briefly, what they are looking into. It might be suspected fraud, it might be suspected drug use, it might be sexual […]

I’m currently representing a doctor from out-of-state who had a New York State license – and in fact he still has it even though it’s not active – and he got into a great deal of difficulty in the state he was in and had to agree to a consent order that really limited his […]

A significant part of my business is defending doctors, nurses, massage therapists, physician assistants and other health care providers against claims by women that there was inappropriate sexual conduct during an office or hospital visit.  I want to make it clear that these claims are extremely dangerous for the health care provider and can effectively […]

I have several doctors who have been sued for malpractice and for other things. They didn’t have any malpractice or didn’t have any kind of insurance to cover the claim. That is kind of a disaster, but it does happen, especially if the doctor retires and doesn’t buy what’s called “the tail of the insurance”, […]

The subject matter recently came up to me as to whether a physician in another state can apply for a New York State license if the doctor is on the sex offender list. The answer is yes. This is not true in all states, but it is true in New York. They will take your […]

I represent many doctors from out-of-state who also have New York State licenses. Even if they haven’t been here for years, New York State Department of Health and Office of Professional Medical Conduct still holds jurisdiction over them if they do something wrong in another state. The most recent case was a doctor from Oregon […]

If you have a criminal problem or other type of issue, you should go to a lawyer who has a specialty in that field. If you have an OPMC or OPD issue, you should likewise go to an attorney who has a great deal of experience there. Why? Because the rules are totally different than […]

If you are a physician or other medical care provider and you receive a letter from the Offices of Professional Medical Conduct or the Office of Professional Discipline, you had better pay attention. What these letters mean is that they are investigating you for a claim or an allegation of unprofessional conduct. This can have […]

If an insurance company settles a case on your behalf, it must report all of the settlements to the Department of Health. Generally speaking, the Department of Health will not post settlements until there are more than two. If there is a claim of a wrongful death, and if you have the case settled on […]

The New York State Physician Profile is a website that the Department of Health has on every physician in the state. You have to update it every two years. It lists your education, it lists where you practice, and it also will list settlements in malpractice cases if you have either a very, very serious […]