Are You Properly Maintaining Patient Records As Required by Michigan Law?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
In a rare announcement, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) announced that it has been receiving complaints from consumers who are unable to obtain their medical records from health care providers. LARA has recently published a reminder to licensed or registered health care providers of their obligation to keep and maintain records […]
Could A Sweetheart Contract Or Lease Turn Sour?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
Last week the United States Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with William Beaumont Hospital, located in the Detroit area, based on allegations Beaumont made false claims to the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. The allegations are based on improper relationships with eight referring physicians. Under the settlement agreement, Beaumont is required to pay […]
Post Tagged with Donna Craig, False Claims Act, Fraud & Abuse, Medicare, Physician, Stark Law, The Health Law Center Legislation Introduced to Address and Prevent Sexual Assaults
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
A series of bills have been introduced in the Michigan House to prevent sexual assaults and enhance the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault and domestic violence cases. The bills aim to extend the retention period for certain medical records from 7 to 15 years, increased penalties related to a health professional misrepresenting medical […]
Category: Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Violating New Michigan Controlled Substance and Opioid Prescribing Laws Could Result in Licensure Actions
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
In an effort to address current opioid abuse, Michigan has enacted a series of laws which impact the prescribing and dispensing of scheduled controlled substances. While these laws also impact veterinarians, comments are limited to those who prescribe and dispense to human patients. Failure to comply with these new laws may form the basis for […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Post Tagged with APRN, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Opioid, Physician, Professional Licensure Actions, The Health Law Center Stay Out of Opioid-Related Prescription Trouble
Posted by Donna Craig in Apr, 2018
Michigan laws regarding prescription of opiods have recently changed. Contact us if you have any questions.
Category: Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Post Tagged with Compliance, Legal Requirements, Legal Update, Michigan Law, Opioid, Professional Licensure 
