A disciplinary case against your professional health care license brought by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) might have an adverse effect on you in the following ways:

• Assessment of fines & costs of prosecution
• Penalties ranging from reprimand to suspension or revocation of license
• Requirement that practicioner’s profile be updated to reflect the disciplinary action
• Availability of information on internet including the Federation of State Medical Boards, other State Professional Boards, State of Florida websites, or other government sites
• Potential action by DEA
• Impact on testimony in civil lawsuits
• Use of disciplinary record to increase penalties in future disciplinary case
• Increase in liability insurance premiums
• Exclusion from federal programs i.e., Medicare/Medicaid
• Requirement to provide information on case to employer or facilities for whom you work
• Loss of participation with third party payors, managed care organizations, or other insurers
• Report to National Practitioners Data Bank
• Potential disciplinary actions in other states where you hold a license.

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive.  The point should be made simply that a disciplinary case and how one handles the case can have a repercussions beyond the case itself.

If you have encountered a problem with your license it is important to seek experienced legal advice before moving forward.  I represent licensed health care professionals and providers throughout Florida.  More information can be found at www.floridahealthcareattorney.com or contact me directly at 850-877-7776.  The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation.