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State-issued license required for all healthcare providers to practice medicine.
Criminal charges, fines up to $50,000, loss of license, malpractice liability
All 50 states
Federal law protecting patient health information with strict privacy and security requirements.
Fines $100-1.5M per violation, criminal charges up to $250,000
All 50 states (federal law)
Required to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances.
Criminal charges, fines up to $1M, loss of prescribing privileges
All 50 states (federal registration)
Required to bill government healthcare programs, with ongoing compliance monitoring.
Exclusion from programs, repayment demands, fines up to $50,000
All 50 states (federal programs)
Continuing education, professional conduct standards, and regular license renewals.
License suspension/revocation, fines, disciplinary actions
All 50 states
Safety protocols for healthcare workers exposed to blood and infectious materials.
OSHA fines up to $15,625 per violation
All 50 states (federal law)
Federal law prohibiting payments for patient referrals in government healthcare programs.
Fines up to $100,000 per violation, criminal charges, program exclusion
All 50 states (federal law)
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You must implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect patient health information. This includes staff training, written policies, access controls, and breach notification procedures. Even small practices face significant penalties for violations.
Most states require medical license renewal every 1-3 years, along with continuing medical education requirements (typically 20-50 hours per year). Requirements vary significantly by state and specialty.
Even if your employer provides coverage, you should consider personal malpractice insurance. Hospital policies may not cover you for all situations, and having your own policy ensures your interests are protected.
Even unintentional HIPAA violations can result in significant fines. You must report breaches affecting 500+ patients to HHS within 60 days. Smaller breaches must be reported annually. Having proper policies and training reduces penalty risk.
No, prescribing controlled substances without DEA registration is a federal crime. Even writing prescriptions for family members can result in criminal charges and loss of medical license. DEA registration must be renewed every 3 years.