Defending Health Care Professionals in New York

Medical professionals are very intelligent people with whom patients put a great amount of trust in. However, these professionals are susceptible to making mistakes just like any other person. While some mistakes result in lower level consequences, others have the potential to end careers and seriously affect lives. Healthcare professionals may face investigations to determine adequate disciplinary actions. When facing an investigation, you should proceed carefully and always seek guidance. You will need experienced legal representation during this process to protect your rights and your medical license.

Claims Against Physicians

When medical professionals face investigations, they are often against the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) or the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). These are branches of New York State’s Department of Health. In an investigation, either branch may conduct interviews in order to determine different sides of the claim at hand. These interviews could be with several people including employees, patients, and other doctors. Having a defense against these branches is very important, as some claims can result in serious repercussions. There are many issues that are brought to OPMC of OPD for investigation, including:

  • Sexual misconduct
  • Substance abuse
  • Malpractice
  • Insurance fraud
  • Billing fraud
  • Medical license restoration
  • Medical license revocation

Consequences

If an investigation finds you guilty, consequences may vary depending on the claim. Some repercussions may be less extreme while others may be life-changing.  Examples of disciplinary action may include:

  • Losing your medical license
  • Probation
  • A censure letter of reprimand
  • A letter of reprimand

When facing one of these actions, it is important to seek a legal professional that will work to defend your reputation or possibly minimize any penalties against you.

Representation

It is important to know when you should seek representation for medical defense. If an investigation is to be conducted against you for a particular claim, having a legal defense to guide you is crucial. Representation is needed in cases of:

  • Investigations by the OPMC or OPD
  • Disciplinary proceedings between individual healthcare providers and their place of employment
  • Restoring medical licenses for medical professions
  • Financial disputes with Medicare, Medicaid, and other organizations regarding physician billing

Contact

If you are seeking quality legal representation for medical defense, contact Walker Medical Law today.

When a medical professional is accused of misconduct, it is essential that they retain strong legal representation. If you require a medical law attorney for your legal matters, call Paul E. Walker, an experienced New York City OPMC & OPD Lawyer. Please contact the Walker Medical Law firm to set up a free initial consultation.