Representing Healthcare Professionals in Misconduct Investigations – Part II

Topics to Include:

I. Answer & Affirmative Defenses

• A. Pleading Interest of Justice Dismissal 
• B. SAPA and Admin Rules governing hearings 

II. Violations Committee Resolutions and Direct Referrals 

III. Negotiated Resolutions

IV. Hearing 

• A. Major Considerations & Collateral Consequences
• B. Identifying and Disclosing Witnesses and Exhibits 
• C. The Pre -Hearing Conference, Opening Statements and Cross Examination
• D. Experts and other witnesses. 
• E. Making a record 
• F. Closing Briefs – Recommendations 

V. Summary Proceedings 

VI. Availability of Violations Committee Resolution

VII. The ARB, Regents Review & Article 78 Proceedings

Speakers

Shelly Wang Bandago, Director, NYS Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct

Henry S. Weintraub, Esq. Chief Counsel at NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct

Dennis K. Spillane, Director of the NYS Department of Education, Office of Professional Discipline

Alexander Bateman, Esq. Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C.

John J. Barbera, Esq. Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP

Douglas M. Nadjari, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C. (Program Planning Chair and Moderator)