Michigan Attorney General Files Criminal Charges Related to Healthcare Professionals
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 […]
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Category: Criminal, Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Michigan Nurse Charged With Second Degree Vulnerable Adult Abuse
On September 1st Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Beverly Ann Bratcher, LPN was charged with second degree vulnerable adult abuse stemming from two incorrect medications being administered to a patient. After the administration of the medications Ms. Bratcher failed to report this error. Ms. Bratcher will be arraigned on September 14th. Second degree […]
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Category: News & Updates
Post Tagged with Don’t Be Surprised By The No Surprise Act!
The federal No Surprise Act goes into effect on January 1, 2022. The intent of the Act is to protect patients from unanticipated medical bills as a result of gaps in coverage for emergency services and certain services provided by out-of-network health care providers at in-network facilities. Also, licensed health care providers and facilities, regardless […]
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Category: News & Updates, Reimbursement
MIOSHA Updates Emergency Rules
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 […]
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Category: Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Am I Ready To Hang My Mental Health Practice Shingle?
Frequently mental health professionals request a review of a policy and procedure or a consent forms, etc. when either forming a new practice or to determine if the existing practice’s documents are legally sufficient. Whether a new mental health practice or an existing practice, it is important that the business structure, which includes the practice’s […]
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Category: HIPAA, Mental Health, Professional Development
Michigan Social Worker’s License Suspended for Deceptive Advertising
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 […]
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Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
HIPAA & Telehealth Webinar – Are You In Compliance?
The Therapist Collective is hosting a free webinar presentation “HIPAA and Telehealth – Are You In Compliance?” on October 16, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The webinar will be presented by Donna J. Craig, Nurse Attorney of The Health Law Center. The presentation will cover the legal requirements of HIPAA and telehealth, how […]
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Category: HIPAA, Mental Health, News & Updates, Telemedicine, Upcoming Events
How Could Proposed Changes To Michigan’s Professional Licensing Rules Affect You?
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 […]
Read MoreA Tribute to Nurses – Those Who Have Come Before and Those Now Serving
For over a century nurses have selflessly met extraordinary obstacles and challenges to care for their patients. Most of their names had never made it to the history books nor had they always received awards or accolades. Whether during times of war or national emergencies, nurses have always been on the front lines. They provide […]
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Category: News & Updates, Nursing
Happy National Nurses Day!
Thank you for all you do for your patients. You are important in restoring patients’ physical, mental and emotional health. When that is not possible, you help patients transition to their new lives. You are there when a life begins and when a life ends, always supporting and uplifting families. Your empathy and compassion touches […]
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Category: News & Updates, Nursing
