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How Medical License investigations Work in TN

When a Tennessee health‑care professional is notified of a complaint, it can threaten reputation, employment, and the ability to practice. Understanding the basic steps of the investigation helps you respond strategically rather than out of fear. Recognizing that processes can change, we wanted to provide an overview that applies broadly to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other licensed medical professionals in Tennessee.

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OIG Exclusion in Tennessee

When your professional reputation and livelihood are on the line, few things sound more intimidating than an OIG exclusion notice. For Tennessee healthcare providers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists, this type of federal action can have major consequences for both your career and your state medical license.

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Acadia Healthcare Settlement

Acadia Healthcare, a Franklin-based company, has reached a $20 million settlement with the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ). The company was the subject of a New York Times investigation earlier this month and had been accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid.

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Nurse Disciplinary Process in Tennessee

As a licensed nurse in Tennessee, whether you are an LPN, RN, or APRN, you are entitled to due process before disciplinary action may be taken against your license. Due process requires that the Tennessee Department of Health and Board of Nursing (“Board”) take certain procedural steps, which include giving you notice and the opportunity to be heard before disciplining your license. This article will broadly outline the typical process for nurse disciplinary actions in Tennessee.

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Navigating DUI Convictions and Maintaining Professional Licenses

Whether you're a Registered Nurse, Physician, CPA, massage therapist, tattoo artist, or hold any professional license, a conviction of any kind, especially one involving drugs or alcohol, can have profound implications on your Tennessee license and your career. Today, we're exploring the impact of DUI convictions on maintaining your professional licenses.

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Defense for Registered Nurses

Being a Registered Nurse (RN) is a noble profession, but what happens when an RN faces criminal charges? How does it affect their license and career?

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Practicing Nursing Without a License

What happens if a person practices nursing without a license? Practicing nursing without a license is a crime under Tennessee law. Learn more.

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Suspending or Revoking a Nurse License

On what grounds can the Board of Nursing attempt to deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license? Tennessee law provides numerous enumerated or listed grounds for which the Board can deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license.

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Does a Nurse Have Due Process Rights

Does a Nurse Have Due Process Rights? Learn more about your rights.

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Is Your Tennessee Nursing License at Risk

As a nurse, you work tirelessly for your patients, spending long hours on your feet without even the thought of a break. But day in and day out, nurses in Tennessee keep doing what they love. Suddenly, discovering that your nursing license is at risk can be devastating, and you deserve the right help to keep you employed and doing what you love.

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How Medical License investigations Work in TN

OIG Exclusion in Tennessee

Acadia Healthcare Settlement

Nurse Disciplinary Process in Tennessee

Navigating DUI Convictions and Maintaining Professional Licenses

Defense for Registered Nurses

Practicing Nursing Without a License

Suspending or Revoking a Nurse License

Does a Nurse Have Due Process Rights

Is Your Tennessee Nursing License at Risk

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