Michigan Attorney General Files Criminal Charges Related to Healthcare Professionals
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Feb, 2023
In the past week, Michigan’s Attorney General has filed criminal charges related to healthcare professionals in Michigan. While the facts of these two cases are summarized below it should be emphasized that criminal charges are allegations of wrongdoing and that defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The Health Law Center will be […]
Category: Criminal, Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
MIOSHA Updates Emergency Rules
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2021
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) updated its return to work COVID-19 Emergency, effective May 24, 2021 and continuing until October 14, 2021. While MIOSHA still requires employers to implement written COVID-19 preparedness and response plans, MIOSHA has eliminated a policy prohibiting in-person work for employees if they can feasibly work remotely. In other […]
Category: Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Michigan Social Worker’s License Suspended for Deceptive Advertising
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Oct, 2020
Following multiple reports of misrepresentation and deceit, a limited licensed social worker has had her license to practice summarily suspended. Limited licensed social workers in Michigan are required to work under the supervision of a fully licensed social worker. An investigation revealed that the limited licensed social worker was advertising services as a private practice […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
How Could Proposed Changes To Michigan’s Professional Licensing Rules Affect You?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2020
Last month Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the professional licensing disciplinary rules. These proposed rules would not only affect healthcare professionals but would also impact how healthcare attorneys represent clients facing licensing investigations and actions. When the rules are finalized, The […]
COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
Effective August 21, 2019 Federal Law Prohibits Pharmaceuticals From Being Disposed Down The Drain
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2019
Effective August 21, 2019 federal law prohibits disposing pharmaceuticals down the drain or otherwise into the water system. Pharmaceuticals include prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements. Healthcare providers that are subject to this disposal prohibition include: Independent dental, veterinary, chiropractic, optical, and medical offices Medical, veterinary, and psychiatric hospitals, ambulance services Ambulatory surgical centers […]
Post Tagged with Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Donna Craig, Opioid, The Health Law Center Mental Health Access Improvement Act Re-Introduced In Congress
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 286) was re-introduced by Senator Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator Barrasso (R-WY), which will allow mental health counselors to bill Medicare for treating older adults with mental health conditions. The American Mental Health Counselors Association was instrumental in the introduction of S. 286. In the House, Rep. Thompson (CA-05) […]
Category: Licensure, Medicare, Mental Health, Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates, Reimbursement
New Michigan Medicaid Enrollment and Billing Requirements for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Specialists
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services recently published new enrollment and billing requirements for nurse practitioners (NP) and clinical nurse specialists (CNS) who participate in Michigan’s Medicaid program. These new guidelines were effective June 1, 2019 and require: Enrollment Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialists – Enroll in the Medicaid Program with a collaborating […]
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Specialist, Donna Craig, Medicaid, The Health Law Center Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Revises Controlled Substance Rules
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has revised the Pharmacy – Controlled Substances Rules. These changes are effective immediately, and include the following: Gabapentin is now added as a controlled substance to the Schedule 5 drug list. 2. Health care providers licensed to prescribe or dispense […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Nursing
Will Your Continuing Education Count When Renewing Your Nursing License?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Nov, 2018
Come March 2019 and thereafter, nurses will need to comply with new continuing education requirements when renewing their nursing licenses. While nurses are still required to earn a minimum of 25 credit hours of approved continuing education during the 2 year period preceding renewal, the new rules expand the ways in which continuing education credits […]
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