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Indiana Professional License Defense Lawyer
Attorney for Medical License Defense and Pharmacy Audits and Sales in Indiana
A professional license is a requirement for many people who work in the medical field. When you have made the investment in education and career advancement, you will need to make sure you can maintain your medical license and address any issues that might threaten your ability to continue working in your chosen career. If you are a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, psychologist, social worker, or other medical professional who is facing discipline to your license, you will want to work with an attorney who can help you determine your best options for defending against disciplinary action.
At The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc., we have assisted numerous healthcare professionals with licensing issues. We also provide representation for issues affecting pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, durable medical suppliers, and other medical businesses. To schedule a free consultation with our professional license defense attorney, contact us at 317-768-0750.
Addressing Professional Licensing Issues in Indiana
While The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. is located in Illinois, we represent clients in Indiana and throughout the United States who are facing medical license discipline and other licensing issues. We can provide representation in cases before the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, addressing claims of violations of the standards of practice or unethical behavior and helping license holders determine their best options for avoiding or minimizing disciplinary action. We will work with you to respond to complaints, provide representation in investigations or disciplinary hearings, and help you resolve these issues in a way that allows you to avoid or minimize public discipline to your medical license.
We have successfully represented numerous clients in cases before the Illinois Medical Board, the Illinois Board of Nursing, the Illinois Dental Board, the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, the Illinois Board of Chiropractors/Physical Therapists, and the Illinois Board of Clinical Psychologists/ Social Workers. We can provide the same level of advocacy in cases before the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, the Indiana State Board of Nursing, the Indiana State Board of Dentistry, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, the Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the Indiana State Psychology Board.
We can also provide medical professionals with high-quality representation in the following areas:
Legal Help With Pharmacy Issue
As a registered pharmacist (Pharm.D.), Attorney Bogdan understands the legal issues that pharmacists and pharmacies may face. He formerly served as the Chief of Pharmacy Prosecutors for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and he serves as a professor at three colleges of pharmacy in Chicago, teaching classes on Pharmacy Law and Public Health. He regularly serves as an expert witness in cases that address medical and pharmaceutical issues. With his knowledge and experience, he can assist you in resolving concerns that may affect your license as a pharmacist or your ability to operate a pharmacy.
In addition to addressing disciplinary action to your pharmacist license, we can provide representation in PBM pharmacy audits or Medicare/Medicaid Pharmacy and Office Audits and ensure that you remain in compliance with regulations. We can also assist with MPJE Remediation and DMEPOS Accreditation, and we can provide harmacy brokerage services and legal help when completing pharmacy sales or purchases. No matter the legal issues you are facing, we can help ensure that your pharmacy will be able to continue operating and that you will be able to maintain the proper licensing and accreditations.
Complete Representation for the Licensed Professional
No matter the stage of your career, the extent of your practice, or the complexity of the legal issues you need to address, The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. can assist you with your needs. With our experience working with the IDFPR and representing clients before state licensing boards, we can help you understand the best ways to protect your license. Whether you are applying for a license or a renewal or defending against disciplinary action, we will provide you with representation and work to safeguard your rights and interests.
We can also help address any other legal issues that may affect your business, your practice, or your career. We can assist pharmacies, medical offices, and other licensed professionals with audits by insurance companies or other organizations, and we can also help you obtain and defend your accreditations and board certifications.
Loss of Hospital Privileges and Provider Status
Disciplinary action to a medical provider's professional license may lead a hospital or medical facility to revoke their privileges. A person may also face the loss of their enrollment with Medicare/Medicaid or the revocation of their ability to provide services through private health insurance companies. These decisions can have multiple different types of negative effects on a person's ability to provide services to patients, and they can threaten a practice's business and make it impossible to continue operating. In these cases, our lawyers can review a hospital's bylaws and help address the issues uncovered in audits by Medicare/Medicaid or private insurers. We will provide representation in hearings before hospital boards to defend against the loss of hospital privileges, and we will help you take legal action to protect your provider status and ensure that you can continue to bill insurers for the medical services you provide.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Medical providers who prescribe or dispense controlled substances must maintain registration with the DEA. The DEA performs regular audits and inspections of these providers, and it may pursue enforcement actions in cases where drug diversion or drug trafficking are suspected. We can provide representation to help medical professionals defend against the suspension or revocation of their DEA registration, and we can help you understand the steps you should take if you have received an Order to Show Cause or have been asked to surrender your DEA registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Am I Being Investigated by the DEA? The DEA may perform an investigation based on suspicions of drug diversion, including questionable prescribing practices or patterns of dispensing controlled substances to patients. DEA agents may review patient records, interview staff members, or examine a provider's inventory of controlled substances. |
Should I Surrender My DEA Registration? Voluntarily giving up your DEA registration can result in a variety of consequences, including discipline to your professional license or loss of provider status, hospital privileges, and board certification. You should consult with our attorneys before surrendering your controlled substance registration to the DEA. |
What Are My Rights in a DEA Investigation? In most cases, you must give informed consent to allow DEA agents to conduct an audit or investigation. However, you are required to comply with a search warrant or subpoena. Our attorneys can advise you of what information you should provide to DEA agents and how you should respond to questions or requests. |
What Is a DEA Order to Show Cause? When the DEA takes action against a provider's controlled substance registration, it will issue an Order to Show Cause. After receiving this order, a provider will have 30 days to request an administrative hearing or waive their right to a hearing while providing a written response. |
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