Social Media Use and HIPAA Violations
Think twice Social media is a great way to connect personally and professionally. But remember that online posts live forever…read more
California Licensing Boards and District Attorneys: How DCA Investigator’s Reports Lead to Criminal Warrants
If you have received a letter from your California professional licensing board or authority indicating that they have launched an…read more
Medical Disciplinary Actions and California BPC Section 805 Reports
California Business & Professions Code Section 805 regulates the requirements for licensing authority notification (“805 reports”) about disciplinary actions taken…read more
California Nurses and Medical Professionals: Avoiding a Listing on the National Practitioner Data Bank
If you are a licensed California healthcare professional, you know how important it is to not receive a medical malpractice…read more
Criminal Charges and California Medical Practitioners: Be Careful Which Lawyer You Hire
Any licensed medical provider in California such as a physician, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropractor or physician assistant charged with a criminal…read more
California Medical Board Investigations: Excessive Prescribing of Drugs by Physicians, Dentists or Veterinarians
The California Legislature regulates the conduct of Practitioners authorized to prescribe addictive (controlled) drugs under California Business and Professions Code…read more
Surrendering A California Nursing License: Risks and Implications
Many California nurses hold multiple professional licenses. For example, a Registered Nurse may also have and licensed vocational nurse (LVN),…read more
Medical Spa Operations: CA Medical Board License Regulations and Violations
The operation of Medical Spas in California has become a growing and profitable industry. Often physicians who work in different…read more
“Unlicensed Practice” Accusations and Investigations for Healthcare Professionals in California
The California Department of Consumer Affairs, The Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, The Food and Drug…read more
Recreational Marijuana Use: Impact on Your California Nursing or Medical License
If a nurse violates the Nursing Practice Act, the Bureau of Registered Nursing (BRN) may take disciplinary action against the…read more
