Case Result: Physician Avoids Peer Review, NPDB Action; Resignation Negotiations Lead to Full Payment of Amount Due from Employment Contract

Professional:
Physician 

Primary issue:
Client physician was suspended from a hospital pending an investigation into violation of hospital policies regarding misuse of allied medical staff, potential billing improprieties, and anticipated peer review of several cases in which documentation was alleged to not support procedures that were performed.

Result:
Our Michigan healthcare regulatory and licensing lawyers immediately engaged hospital counsel in protracted negotiations. This resulted in permitting the physician to voluntarily resign from the employment contract without any reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) or state licensing board. In addition, we were able to secure payment of all amounts due and owing to the client as though the employment contract were fully performed, including productivity bonus, deferred compensation, and reimbursement for continuing medical education.

Areas of Law:
Healthcare Licensing
Professional Licensing Defense
Administrative Hearings and Complaints
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Disclaimer:
This information is a sample of our past results. Prospective clients may not obtain the same or similar results. Every case is different and each case must be evaluated and handled on its own merits. The circumstances of your case may differ from the results provided. The information provided has not been reviewed or approved by the State Bar.