For many healthcare providers, a licensing board investigation leads to a hearing before the board, most commonly a Preliminary Evaluation Committee (PEC) hearing. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after that hearing can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.
In Part 2 of Frier Levitt’s three-part Board Investigation Video Series, Frier Levitt attorneys Guillermo J. Beades and Alex J. Keoskey walk through what to expect at a board hearing, how providers should prepare, the mistakes that can hurt a case, and what typically happens once the hearing ends.
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Watch Webinar Series: Navigating a Board Investigation Part 2: What to Expect at a Board Hearing
Watch the recording for insights on:
- How to prepare for a board hearing, including gathering relevant records, reviewing the allegations, and anticipating issues likely to be raised.
- Why mock hearings are an important preparation tool, helping providers anticipate questions and become more comfortable with the hearing process.
- How demeanor and presentation can affect a hearing, including the importance of being respectful, prepared, transparent, and confident without becoming defensive or confrontational.
- How to answer questions effectively, including listening carefully, taking your time, asking for clarification when necessary, and avoiding unnecessary or volunteered information.
- The importance of documentation and candor, from maintaining CME and CEU records to being completely candid with counsel about potentially damaging facts or prior issues.
- Common mistakes to avoid, including arriving late, appearing overly casual, interrupting board members, becoming argumentative, blaming others, or embellishing credentials or experience.
- What can happen after a board hearing, including additional information requests, post-hearing submissions, negotiations with the Deputy Attorney General, and consent orders that may have long-term implications for licensure, credentialing, reporting, and professional practice.
Whether you’re a physician, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, or other licensed healthcare professional, this discussion offers practical guidance for approaching a board hearing and protecting your license and your ability to practice.
This is Part 2 of Frier Levitt’s three-part Board Investigation Series. Part 3 will cover the administrative complaint process, including proceedings before the Office of Administrative Law and what is at stake when a matter moves beyond a consent order.
Watch Part 1: The Anatomy of a Board Investigation
