Michael V. Favia and Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., are Of Counsel to Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), the full-service business law firm with offices located in several U.S. states and overseas.[i] QPWB maintains a Dedicated Medicare Compliance Group and works with insurance carriers in connection with direct and indirect claims involving […]
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PODCAST: Nurse Consulting and Litigation Assistance with Samantha Glon
The Future of Nursing, Education, and Consulting with Samantha Glon, Presenting Current Topics and Trends Today’s podcast interview with nurse consultant, Samantha Glon, focuses on current trends and topics in the area of nurse consulting and litigation assistance in healthcare-related cases. In the next 30 minutes, Samantha will talk to us about her career in […]
Read more...Home health, the Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, reporting laws
One of the most difficult decisions we can face as adults is what to do when our parents can no longer take care of themselves and need professional healthcare and daily living assistance. In recent years, home healthcare is an option many pursue so mom or dad can stay home in the safety and comfort […]
Read more...Illinois physicians and healthcare professionals: Are you prepared in the event of an OIG audit or review?
Not only do healthcare providers need to be concerned with federal compliance with government funded benefit programs like Medicare, there are state compliance agencies who oversee and audit physicians and healthcare systems to make sure there are no shortcomings in the state-funded benefit systems. In Illinois, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) operates as […]
Read more...What happens if I voluntarily surrender my medical or nursing license?
There are so many possible scenarios in which nurses and physicians may be subject to discipline by the state medical boards and licensing departments. What you decide to do in one state can impact what happens in another state if you hold multiple licenses. While some legal problems, such as convictions for fraud or injury […]
Read more...Indiana nurse practitioner, licenses in emergency suspension, acquitted of felonies
Kathy Lynch, the nurse practitioner in Indiana, charged and found not guilty of multiple felony counts for prescribing narcotic diet pills without a license, called in prescriptions for the doctor, without independently being licensed by the state, with a DEA registration. When the news story broke, Chicago Tribune readers learned that Lynch prescribed 2,048 prescriptions […]
Read more...PODCAST: Workers Compensation: Independent medical examinations with Anna Lozoya
The licensing consultants interviewed in this monthly program, previously worked for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, and will represent and/or defend licensed professionals in cases involving the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Aid and Illinois Department of Public Health. Topics covered in this 30-minute interview – Click/tap here to listen […]
Read more...PODCAST: Spotting identity theft and taking action with Roger Zamparo
The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants is a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who represent and defend licensed professionals. The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants have a network of connections with attorneys and professionals who manage a variety of legal practice areas including consumer protection. Zamparo Law Group defends consumers from deceptive and unfair business […]
Read more...Will a DUI arrest and conviction affect my physicians or nursing license?
Michael V. Favia and Associates, P.C., works with physicians and health care professionals who are arrested and face conviction for DUI, helping clients mitigate the damage to their license and future health care career.
Read more...Compliance challenges and solutions in the health care industry
Compliance with laws and regulations in the health care industry can be challenging. The variety of technologies and protocols involved in can affect legal compliance efforts. Violations of health care laws and regulations can lead to significant fines and punishment.
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