#MeToo in Health Care: Equality in the Field

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Jan 29, 2019 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Sexual harassment and gender discrimination claims are something that I handle as an attorney. The health care field is not immune from sexual discrimination, workplace gender bias, or sexual harassment … Continue reading →

Whistleblowing in Modern Medicine

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Jan 21, 2019 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Many healthcare providers have a bad connotation when it comes to someone who has blown the whistle. It is almost like they have crossed the white line, so to speak, … Continue reading →

What if You Suspect Health Care Fraud?

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Jun 27, 2018 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Every day, fraud occurs in different areas of our practice. APRNs are on the frontline, and care must be taken that your NPI, DEA number, or title are not popping … Continue reading →

The 7 Things to Do to Avoid Healthcare Fraud

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Apr 12, 2018 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Whether you are an MD, DO, NP, or PA, the chances of being audited have increased over the past decade. Recovery Audit Contractors and government agencies such as the FBI, … Continue reading →

6 Tips to Avoid or Face Medical Lawsuits and Criminal Investigations

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Sep 19, 2017 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Do not ignore a lawsuit. If you are served with a lawsuit, do not ignore it. Talk to a lawyer immediately. Failing to answer a lawsuit can be disastrous and … Continue reading →

NP Law: Being Named in a Lawsuit or a Federal or State Investigation

By Joe Flores, JD, APRN, FNP • Nurse Practitioner Published on Sep 19, 2017 Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. I’ve been a nurse for almost 30 years. I’ve been a nurse practitioner for 18 years. I have been an attorney who has proudly defended health care providers for most … Continue reading →