Centuries ago, a doctor or dentist would graduate from medical school and start a practice. In small towns and large cities, medical professionals would “hang out a shingle” and display their credentials inside the office. Folks would often travel from nearby towns to receive medical care, especially in newly developed parts of the country. Doctors…
ACHA Background Screening The AHCA conducts background screenings. This is part of its duty to license and regulate healthcare facilities. They conduct a Level 2 criminal history check. This represents a standard part of the employment process for all healthcare providers. As experienced healthcare attorneys, we’re highly familiar with the process of a ACHA background…
Healthcare Audits in Florida The healthcare industry uses numerous types of audits to assess, evaluate and improve patient care. Medical professionals measure current practices against established standards on a regular basis. In addition to internal audits that observe care quality, other internal audits are performed in most medical practices. Medical staff must perform internal audits…
David Di Pietro Discusses Opioid Lawsuits on National TV David Di Pietro was recently asked to appear on Cavuto: Coast to Coast on the Fox Business Network to discuss lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. In short, these lawsuits allege that both Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family are largely responsible for the…
As a law firm with decades of experience defending healthcare practices against litigation, as well as victims of wrongful medical injuries, we have extensive knowledge of medical malpractice insurance. In this article, we provide information on this topic. This includes an overview on this type of insurance, who’s required to have it, and important legal…