If you are a licensed nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is important you are aware of issues that could put your nursing license in jeopardy. Kentucky law requires nurses, nurse employers and others to report suspected violations of the Nursing Law. The...
You can fight to keep your network provider status
There could be a time when you face the loss of network provider status if you have a conflict with an insurer (or several). When this happens, it could mean the loss of patients that you work hard for. Losing network provider status can happen because of a few...
Facing trouble with a patient? It’s time to defend your license
As a chiropractor, your priority is making your patients feel better. You trained for a long time to get where you are, and you’re always taking new courses to make sure you can provide quality services. Every patient you see is important to you, which is why you...
What are some common HIPAA mistakes?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 created many laws that medical providers must follow to protect patient information, among other things. Compliance with HIPAA is mandatory, and medical providers face serious penalties for...
Can you commit healthcare fraud by mistake?
You may think you would know if your healthcare practice utilized fraudulent services. However, you may not realize your practice is committing fraud until you receive legal notice. It is important to make sure you do not unknowingly commit healthcare fraud....
What is the Stark Law?
No matter how large your medical knowledge may be, it is easy to get confused about the legalities of certain financial situations. Some issues, including kickbacks and self-referrals, can create legal challenges. The Stark Law in particular is important to be aware...
What to do as the subject of a nursing board complaint
When you decided you wanted to make your living working as a nurse in Kentucky, you probably did so because you have a genuine desire to help others, and you find the nursing field to be particularly rewarding. At , we recognize that you...
HIPAA compliance for Kentucky medical providers
As technologies such as computerized physician order entry systems and electronic health records have been developed and evolved, health care providers in Kentucky and throughout the U.S. have implemented them into their practices. To ensure that patients’ privacy and...
Surrendering a medical license may be better than suspension
Facing any claim of wrongdoing or misconduct can put your medical license in peril in Kentucky. The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has the authority to take your license away if it has the right evidence. If you feel your case before the board is...
