Too often, we hear stories about medical neglect cases where patients do not receive enough care or there is an alleged failure of doctors and hospitals to meet their duty to treat patients to the best of their ability. Now consider the other side of the coin where doctors could be liable for over-treating patients […]
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New laws affecting Illinois drivers and insured motorists
January 1, 2015 signals the effective date of many new and amended laws concerning Illinois drivers and the maintenance of Illinois driver’s licenses, insurance policies and vehicle registrations. These are noteworthy and every Illinois motorist should be aware of the new and updated laws. To protect against denial of insurance coverage in the event of […]
Read more...Any day can be a “giving day” and A Safe Haven always appreciates private donations to help end homelessness
Below is the copy from a press release earlier this month on #GivingTuesday. Thank you to everyone who donated to the A Safe Haven Foundation in furtherance of this years fundraising challenge. If you missed out earlier, fear not, you can make your donation any day. Read more below to learn more about how A […]
Read more...A Safe Haven Foundation founders selected to Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner’s transition committees
“Neli Vazquez Rowland, President of A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) was appointed as a co-chair to the Healthcare and Human Services Committee as part of Governor-elect Rauner’s transition efforts. Brian Rowland, co-founder and CEO of A Safe Haven will serve on the Transition Policy Committee for Veterans.[i]” Serving on Governor Elect Bruce Rauner’s transition committees, […]
Read more...U.S. Supreme Court to hear laser teeth whitening case brought by North Carolina dental board
The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners (“NCBDE”) wants to regulate the increasingly popular laser teeth whitening services. These cosmetic treatments are currently available in shopping malls and health and beauty spas around all over North Carolina and the U.S. The question the U.S. Supreme Court is asked to answer is whether these services should […]
Read more...State Medical Boards: Healthcare licensing and issue spotting with medical malpractice cases
The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives the states authority to create laws and regulations to license and oversee professionals. In the healthcare industry like others, a license to practice is not an inherent right of the doctor, rather a privilege granted by state boards. The individuals elected to establish and oversee state medical […]
Read more...Heads Up: Illinois healthcare practitioners should pay attention to the incidence of the purchase and use of non-FDA-approved medications from foreign countries
Healthcare practitioners should be aware of recent investigations and prosecutions for the purchase and distribution of non-FDA-approved narcotics from outside the U.S. Recent reports of U.S. Federal Drug Administration (“FDA”) activity puts a spotlight on not only the civil and criminal penalties at stake, but also the safety of patients. Concerned physicians and health care […]
Read more...A case of kickbacks and destruction of records in the healthcare industry
The case involving Halifax Health, based in Daytona Beach, Florida, highlights a few legal issues and concerns that cause significant problems for many. The two main issues in this case involved physician kickbacks and the destruction of billing records of alleged Medicare fraud. This past May the federal magistrate judge ordered sanctions to punish Halifax […]
Read more...Further hearing to take place in physician sexual misconduct case in Arlington Heights
Dr. Michael R. Kinney, a 28-year licensed and practicing physician and surgeon risks the indefinite loss of his license to practice in a case involving accusations of inappropriate sexual relations with a patient. From 2007 to 2008, a suburban single mother of three was treated for breast cancer with Dr. Kinney. During the period of […]
Read more...Neglect and abuse: when the nurse steals the patient narcotics
On the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) regulates the licensing of Illinois Nurses. In the news recently, one Illinois nurse faces felony drug and neglect charges. On the IDFPR website, using the license lookup feature, Nichole Banuelos, is indicated as disciplined by having her Licensed Practical Nurse (“LPN”) license suspended as of […]
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