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In January, the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of Florida announced its office had charged 25 people for their alleged participation in a wire fraud scheme that involved selling fake nursing school transcripts and diplomas from three Florida nursing schools to aspiring nurses who had not completed the required coursework needed to graduate or required testing. Defendants were arrested in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. The Alleged Scheme According to the announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, those involved allegedly sold… 
One of the hardest professions in the medical field is nursing. Not only are you responsible for the care and safety of patients, but you are also required to take specific direction from physicians and the facility you work for. All of these responsibilities can cause a great amount of stress, but there are thousands of nurses in Illinois who are passionate and committed to the profession. Unfortunately, there is also the threat of having the state take action against your nursing license… 
One of the most stressful – and potentially devastating – thing that can happen to a medical provider is to be accused of Medicaid fraud. The consequences can result in actions taken against your medical license, being required to pay back the alleged fraudulent funds, and being barred from any future Medicaid billing. In some cases, it can even result in criminal charges. Even if you are not engaged in fraud, someone in your practice could be. It is important for every… 
The United States has been battling an opioid epidemic for almost 25 years. Tragically, each year, instead of decreasing, the number of fatalities continues to increase – more than 15,000 people died in this country from prescription opioid overdoses in 2021. Part of the fight against this battle is targeting prescribers and other medical professionals who are involved in prescription fraud. Prescription fraud may involve any illegitimate procurement of prescription medications. The penalties for anyone accused of prescription fraud may not only involve the loss of their professional license, but they… 
It is no secret that the funeral industry – like so many industries in the United States – is facing a shortage of workers. The good news, however, is that those statistics show that colleges that specialize in funeral service education have shown a steady increase in their enrollment numbers. Enrollment Numbers There are currently 58 accredited mortuary institutions and programs across the country. According to the American Board of Funeral Service Education, there was an almost 25 percent increase in enrollment in 2021 compared… 
There is no denying that there is a nursing shortage across the country. It is estimated that there is a need for approximately one million new nurses to enter the national workforce over the next couple of years in order to prevent an even more critical nursing shortage than already exists. There are a number of reasons cited for this shortage, including the high number of nurses who have retired. Another issue is that many nursing schools are forced to turn away thousands of… 
Whether you are a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other professional, your journey of education and training, obtaining your degree, to finally obtaining that professional license that will enable you to work in your chosen profession is a long and hard one. Unfortunately, that application process can put an unexpected roadblock in your journey if the board that issues your license rejects your application. There are a number of issues that can result in a license application denial. Knowing what those issues are prior… 
There is always a risk for a professional license holder that someone will make an allegation that could trigger an investigation by the licensing board that issued the license. The investigation results and the decision of the board could mean that the individual will be unable to work at their profession. The steps you take from the moment you are aware of the complaint can determine the eventual outcome. The following are things you should avoid doing. A Chicago professional license defense attorney… 
There are a number of professional and legal issues that can have an impact on an Illinois professional license. Whether you are a medical professional, business professional, real estate professional, or any other professional license holder, any allegations of improprieties, negligence, or criminal behavior will result in a notification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) that your license is at stake. A notification from the board that issues your license may lead you to ask if you need an… 
The New Year not only brings resolutions for many people, it also brings new laws. One of those new laws in Illinois will affect every licensed healthcare professional in the state. As of January 1, every licensee will be required to complete a one-hour course in implicit bias awareness. This course will be part of the required medical education the state requires. What Is Implicit Bias? Racial disparities are present in employment, education, housing, and multiple other areas in this country. Many people may not… Sign Up for Our Newsletter
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