We draw on our years of government experience to represent physicians in all stages of proceedings before the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, including investigative interviews, document and information requests, complaint review committee hearings, and contested case proceedings. In addition to physicians, we represent other licensed health care professionals in proceedings before their occupational licensing boards. We also represent health care professionals in matters involving the Health Professionals Services Program (HPSP).

The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and other health licensing boards enforce state statutes and administrative regulations. The Boards are represented by lawyers and investigators from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. Licensed professionals who are facing investigations and potential disciplinary action relating to their occupational licenses deserve strong legal representation too.

The ramifications of a Board investigation can be consequential. The Board can suspend or revoke a professional license or impose other serious discipline and monetary penalties. This can lead to loss of employment or provider agreements with third-party payors. Given the consequences, it can be risky for a licensee to sit for a government interview or respond to a government inquiry without representation from a seasoned attorney who knows the law.

As former Minnesota Attorneys General, Lori Swanson and Mike Hatch were responsible for providing legal representation to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and other professional health licensing boards in Minnesota. We understand the regulatory landscape. We know how the boards work. We help our clients develop smart strategies to respond to board investigations and administrative proceedings brought by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and other health occupation boards. We pride ourselves on developing pragmatic and efficient strategies for dealing with Board investigations.

We also use our savvy and know-how to guide clients to proactively comply with the myriad of laws governing the health care industry.