The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is charged with the duty to regulate many of the licensed professionals in the State of Illinois, including healthcare professionals. The mission at the IDFPR is to protect and promote the lives of Illinois consumers. The Department and the medical licensing board screen and review applicants […]
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Lawsuit over medical marijuana cultivation in Kankakee
Alleged delays and errors in the implementation of the medical marijuana pilot program in Illinois led to a recent lawsuit regarding the requirements for establishing cultivation centers and dispensaries. Under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, January 1, 2014, there are 22 districts and no more than one license may be issued […]
Read more...Michael V. Favia Invited to Speak at National Medical and Health Care Seminar
Health law and litigation attorney, Michael V. Favia, of counsel to the law firm of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., will be a presenting speaker at the 2015 DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar this March 12 and 13 in San Francisco, California. Former prosecutor for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General […]
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...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 […]
Read more...Taking the time to understand physicians and their personal worries and fears
Our law firm focuses on health law and litigation, primarily addressing the professional licensing needs of physicians. We assist our clients when they have an issue involving the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”). Just like lawyers, physicians are the subject of complaint and inquiry, sometimes simply when things don’t go well for […]
Read more...Medicare fraud and kickbacks: Chicago psychologist loses his medical license indefinitely
Chicago area psychologist, Michael Reinstein, recently lost his medical license following the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) suspended his license for a minimum of three years before Reinstein would be allowed to apply for reinstatement. When complaints of professional misconduct come to the attention of IDFPR, the licensing authority for many Illinois […]
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