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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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Understanding Drug Arrests and Charges in Tennessee

Being arrested for a drug-related offense in Tennessee can feel overwhelming, and the potential consequences are serious. Even minor possession charges can carry lasting penalties, including jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.

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How DUI Impacts Your Professional License

When you're a licensed professional in fields like healthcare, education, or transportation, a DUI conviction can have far-reaching effects on more than just your personal life. The stakes are even higher because your career and livelihood might be on the line. Understanding how a DUI could impact your professional license and what actions you can take to mitigate those consequences is essential. At Hagar and Phillips, we’re committed to protecting your rights and helping you safeguard your career so you can confidently move forward.

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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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DUI Convictions and Maintaining Professional Licenses

Whether you're a dedicated nurse, an innovative architect, a skilled massage therapist, a creative tattoo artist, or hold any other professional license, facing a DUI conviction in Tennessee can significantly impact your career trajectory. The implications of such a conviction extend far beyond the immediate legal consequences, potentially jeopardizing the very licenses that enable your professional practice. In this blog post, we delve into the critical intersection between DUI convictions and professional licensure, offering guidance for those navigating these turbulent waters.

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Empowering Nurses: Understanding Your Rights and Safeguarding Your License Video

Navigating the complexities of licensure issues can be challenging for professionals, including nurses, MDs, DOs, and Occupational Therapists. In our latest video, we delve into this topic by answering five key questions related to the impact of criminal charges on professional licenses, the role of legal counsel, how crime nature affects consequences, steps to take when facing a criminal case, and how an attorney specializing in nursing licensure issues can assist. Learn more with this video.

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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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How Medical License investigations Work in TN

OIG Exclusion in Tennessee

Understanding Drug Arrests and Charges in Tennessee

How DUI Impacts Your Professional License

Acadia Healthcare Settlement

Nurse Disciplinary Process in Tennessee

Navigating DUI Convictions and Maintaining Professional Licenses

DUI Convictions and Maintaining Professional Licenses

Empowering Nurses: Understanding Your Rights and Safeguarding Your License Video

Defense for Registered Nurses

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