On June 23, 2016 the General assembly approved act 2016–53. This a new provision in the Psychology Board Act. It became effective August 23, 2016. This an amendment to the Psychology Board's authority in disciplining it's licensees. The specific...
Month: October 2016
Pennsylvania’s New Physician Licensing Compact
In November of 2015 I blogged about the proposed version of Pennsylvania's Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act. One year later, effective October 26, 2016, the Act has become Law. What does this mean for Pennsylvania's physicians?The Interstate Medical...
New Registration Requirement Rules
I write frequently about the Pennsylvania General Assembly routinely adding criminal and civil consequences to convicted sex offenders 's sentences after judicial pronouncement of the sentence. Modifying Megan's Law registration requirements for convicted sex...
Hearsay, The Pharmacy Board, and Due Process
A recent client sought reinstatement of her pharmacy license after a period of suspension for failing out of the SARPH, Pennsylvania pharmacists' drug monitoring program. The Pharmacy Board rejected her petition. I represented the pharmacist only in her appeal to the...
Professional Licensing Board’s Discretion and Appellate Case Review
The discretionary decision making process of Pennsylvania's twenty six professional boards is a huge appellate issue many cases confront. In a recent case, board discretion is discussed in the context of non-criminal conduct and the Medical Board's authority to...