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NEW YORK CHIROPRACTOR DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
Doctors who practice the fine art and science of chiropractic face the same potential of experiencing lawsuits and other litigation as do other doctors in other fields of medicine. In the event that you or your practice is facing the threat of legal action from a patient, ensuring that you retain the help of experienced […]
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Healthcare providers that issue prescriptions for certain drugs are regularly audited by the Drug Enforcement Agency to ensure that there are no abuses of the prescription writing authority. This can occur in a variety ways, but most healthcare providers understand well what improprieties could bring. For the most part, problems are usually minor and correctable. […]
read moreNew York FAILURE TO PAY SALES TAX ATTORNEY
Sales tax violations are heavily enforced and regulated by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. A simple tax failure can result in civil liens, and criminal charges, if you intentionally fail to report your accurate gross sales on sales tax returns in order to lower your sales tax obligation. Depending on the situation, it’s […]
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Healthcare regulatory oversight action is an area of government operation that has increased significantly over the past five years with the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The Department for Human and Health Services has performed regular audits, but all healthcare providers have also been focusing on internal self-audits to ensure their billing codes […]
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Organizing a compliance program for your healthcare practice is the best move you can make. This is an excellent preventative measure that can help your practice avoid lawsuits, accusations of fraud and abuse, and thousands of dollars paid out in ruinous fines. Having a well designed and fully monitored healthcare compliance program will shield you […]
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Healthcare is an ever-changing field. To navigate these tricky waters, you need competent legal representation from an experienced healthcare lawyer. State laws, federal laws and countless rules and regulations govern the conduct of healthcare service providers and healthcare suppliers at every turn. Why New York Healthcare Service Providers Need New York Healthcare Attorneys Given the […]
read moreNew York Hospital Negligence Defense Attorneys
If you or a member of your family has suffered serious injury as a result of neglect by a nurse, doctor or hospital, you could be having a valid medical malpractice case. While it’s very easy to locate attorneys through the Internet or in the phone book who deal with all manner of legal cases […]
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The State Department of Education and the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) handle disciplinary actions against pharmacists in New York. Complaints against the pharmacist or an existing criminal conviction can lead to investigations of misconduct. In either situation, these are high stakes that could lead to having your license revoked. During the course of the […]
read moreNew York Physical Therapy License Defense Lawyers
Physical therapists are necessary to treat a number of different accidents, injuries, and conditions. Regardless of age, visiting a physical therapist may be necessary so it is an important job to have. But when something goes wrong, a physical therapist may be blamed. When facing a case as a physical therapist, it is important to […]
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The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the entity in charge of investigating complaints filed against physicians in New York. Many complaints are issued annually, and most are pointlessly filed by patients looking for a handout or doing little more than telling on a physician for not following the patient’s rules. These are unsubstantiated claims […]
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Unfounded accusations can cause a physician assistant their license to practice. The first notification from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct allows physician assistants to respond to any allegation of wrongdoing the board is investigating. It comes as a shock to most PA’s who have no idea they’ve done anything wrong. They took an oath […]
read moreNew York Sales Tax Audit Defense Lawyers
The goal of a sales tax audit is to determine whether the taxpayer is paying the correct amount of sales tax to the state. This audit is used to promote compliance with the state tax laws, and it’s a method of increasing in revenue. Most companies will eventually undergo a sales, and use tax audit. […]
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Sales and use tax laws are very confusing in New York. Failure to comply with sales and tax use rules can lead to tax assessments, interest, and even penalties. Corporate officers and owners can be held liable for the amount due. Raiser & Kenniff Law Group can help with a wide array of sales and […]
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New York Stark and anti-kickback lawyers 42 United States Code section 1395nn contains what is commonly called the physician self-referral law, otherwise known as the Stark law. It prohibits doctors from directly or indirectly referring patients for a broad range of designated health care services that are to be paid by Medicare or Medicaid […]
read moreNew York State Arrest Process
Hearing the words, “you are under arrest,” can be a scary thing to go through. This is especially true if you have not done anything wrong. In the state of New York, you can be arrested if the police feel they have enough cause to believe you committed a crime. However, if you have been […]
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Why You May Need a New York OPMC Lawyer The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) investigates matters involving physicians, and physician and specialist assistants. They monitor all practitioners subject to Orders of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. They keep detailed records of any member of the medical community, including professional medical corporations, […]
read moreNew York Optometrist License Defense Lawyers
When working as an Optometrist, there’s always the possibility that a complaint could arise, either from a separate health care provider or one of your previous patients, that puts your license to practice Optometry in jeopardy. This is what we’re here for. Investigations and trials into these matters can prove to be costly, especially in […]
read moreNew York OPMC and OPD Misconduct Defense Lawyers
Disciplinary sanctions from the New York Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct after an investigation or trial is done, can have terrible consequences for a physician: including loss of income, loss of license, probation, or even a letter of reprimand. Raiser & Kenniff has expeirenced medical license defense lawyers who focus on helping […]
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In today’s highly-regulated world of healthcare, one of the biggest concerns of healthcare professionals involves allegations of misconduct. Unfortunately, almost all physicians and other healthcare providers will at some point face allegations of misconduct. While it may seem as if these allegations are nothing to worry about, the fact is they can ruin a promising […]
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In the state of New York allegations of Medicaid fraud are routinely investigated. These types of investigations are often conducted by the Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). This office will often start an investigation based on the findings from a routine audit. There are times when audits of Medicaid providers show a number of […]
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The federal government takes all cases of Medicare Fraud accusation seriously. Any doctor, office, or billing agency suspected of committing Medicare Fraud is immediately investigated. If found guilty, federal charges are filed, and punishments are severe for anyone found guilty of Medicare Fraud. It’s considered a White-Collar crime in New York, and accusations are on […]
read moreNew York Medical Practice Formation Lawyers
Forming a medical practice is a process that is handled differently than the formation of any other type of business. There are stringent regulations that must be followed. These laws are specified only to the medical industry. Failing to comply with all the practice formation rules and regulations can lead to serious problems including claims […]
read moreNew York Medical License Reinstatement Lawyer
Our New York Medical License Reinstatement Lawyers help doctors to regain their medical licenses. We are based in New York City, and we can help you negotiate the morass of laws concerning the healthcare industry. Explore our site to comprehend better our health law practice and how our attorneys can help you face the unique […]
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As a doctor, you have spent countless hours attending medical school and surviving your internships. Your work is a source of great pride and is essential to providing for yourself and your family. For these reasons, it is especially painful to have your professional integrity under scrutiny. If you are a New York doctor and […]
read moreNew York Lawyers For Urgent Care Centers
Urgent Care centers provide valuable and timely medical services for people with simple injuries or illness that occurs beyond their regular doctor’s office hours. However, even high quality urgent care centers can experience legal problems due to a number of factors. Our office has the skill and experience to successfully protect urgent care staff from […]
read moreNew York Lawyers for Psychologists
As a New York-based psychologist, you know that your career involves a great deal of hard work and dedication. Getting licensed, going through training, and building your client base takes many years. It takes a strong-willed, compassionate, and driven individual to become a psychologist. Naturally, you should take pride in your hard work that led […]
read moreNew York Lawyers for Physical Therapists
Physical therapists are among the most highly educated medical professionals in the healthcare system, with most having to complete doctoral programs even to begin practicing. Physical therapy is a burgeoning field in itself, with thousands of graduates completing school every year and moving into private practice or sports-related fields. However, those involved in physical therapy […]
read morenew york Lawyers for pharmacies/dispensaries
The medical industry is probably the most over-regulated business market in the United States, and it is even more so now that the Affordable Care Act is finally in full implementation. This regulatory oversight is not just limited to the larger treatment facilities and physician practices. Oversight includes pharmacies and dispensaries as well, and the […]
read moreNew York Lawyers For Nursing Facilities
Nursing facilities have a great responsibility in caring for the elderly patients. However, some of the best facilities in the country find themselves in the middle of a legal battle due to a disgruntled family member. In New York, Nursing home facilities must protect themselves against unnecessary claims made by families. Our goal is to […]
read moreNew York Lawyers For Nurses
If you are a nurse in New York, then it’s vital you take steps to protect yourself from legal issues so that you can safeguard your career. No matter where you work, you could find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit if a patient under your care becomes injured. Even if you do […]
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