Healthcare
Healthcare Attorneys in Frankfort, Kentucky
Johnson Branco Brennan & Collins, LLP advises healthcare professionals and organizations in Frankfort and across Kentucky on licensing matters, regulatory compliance, and healthcare-related disputes. Our health law attorneys represent physicians, nurses, pharmacists, facilities, and other providers before Kentucky licensing boards and in healthcare litigation.
Areas within Healthcare
What types of licensing board proceedings do healthcare providers face?
Kentucky has licensing boards for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, and many other healthcare professionals. These boards can investigate complaints from patients, employers, or other providers and can discipline licensees through reprimands, fines, probationary conditions, suspension, or revocation of licensure. Investigations often arise from patient complaints, malpractice lawsuits, substance abuse issues, criminal charges, or billing irregularities. Having experienced legal representation from the outset of an investigation, before making any statements to the board, is critical.
What is a Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services enforcement action?
Healthcare facilities and providers may face enforcement actions by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) for regulatory violations involving patient care, documentation, or compliance. CHFS has broad authority over hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, and other regulated entities. Enforcement can include civil monetary penalties, plan of correction requirements, or exclusion from Medicaid and Medicare programs. We advise facilities and providers facing CHFS investigations and enforcement actions.
What should a healthcare provider do when facing a board complaint?
The most important step is to retain experienced legal counsel before responding to any board inquiry. Do not assume a complaint is minor or that cooperation without counsel is the best strategy. Anything you say to the board can be used in the proceeding. An attorney can review the allegations, assess the evidence, prepare your written response, represent you in any interviews or hearings, and advise on how to protect your license and your practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about healthcare in Kentucky.
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