Fuhrmann, M. Fuhrmann's September 10, Consent Agreement by inserting paragraph 12 h to read that Dr. Fuhrmann admitted to violating the practice limitation contained in paragraph 12 f of the Consent Agreement as amended by failing to limit his practice of medicine to addiction treatment only in violation of 32 M. Frank Richter, M. Richter entered into a Consent Agreement for misuse of alcohol and unprofessional conduct. Richter's license is placed on probation for a period of five years with requirements including maintaining enrollment in the Medical Professional Health Program and engaging in individual therapy with a Board-approved psychiatrist.
Virginia A. Eddy, M. Eddy's request to convert her medical license to an Emeritus License while under investigation for alleged unprofessional conduct and substance misuse. Bart J. DeCristoforo, P. DeCristoforo entered into a Consent Agreement for unprofessional conduct requiring that Mr. DeCristoforo continue treatment with a speech pathologist, engage in individual psychotherapy, complete a medical evaluation with a neuropsychiatrist and follow treatment recommendations, and for at least one year he must engage a Board-approved Physician Practice Monitor who will submit reports to the Board.
Richard J. Dubocq M. Cameron R. Bonney, M. Bonney entered into a Consent Agreement for substance misuse and unprofessional conduct. Bonney's license is placed on probation for a period of five years with several requirements including that he must complete an Intensive Outpatient Program, maintain enrollment in the Medical Professional Health Program, and engage in individual therapy with reports to the Board.
Bonney's medical license will remain in inactive status for at least six months and until the Board votes to reactivate it. James F.
Gillen, Jr. Gillen entered into a Consent Agreement for substance misuse and unprofessional conduct requiring that Mr. Gillen maintain enrollment in the Medical Professional Health Program MPHP and engage in individual therapy for a period of at least two years with reports to the Board. David B. Nagler, M. Nagler entered into a Consent Agreement for unprofessional conduct imposing a requirement that Dr.
Nagler engage a Board-approved physician practice monitor for at least two years who shall submit written reports to the Board. Emily C. Kumagae, P. Kumagae entered into a Consent Agreement for substance misuse requiring that Ms.
Kumagae maintain enrollment in the Medical Professional Health Program MPHP and continue individual therapy for a period of at least two years with reports to the Board. The Board found seven violations including that Dr. Lommler engaged in unprofessional conduct, engaged in misrepresentation in connection with a service rendered within the scope of the license issued in his communications with the Board and Board staff, violated Board statutes and rules, and has a diagnosis of a health condition that has resulted or may result in his performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients.
The Board imposed a reprimand, a suspension of licensure for 90 days for each of seven violations to run consecutively with all but 14 days stayed, and a period of probation of five years requiring Dr.
Lommler to respond timely to all Board requests, obtain a pharmacologic evaluation within three months by a Board approved evaluator and implement all recommendations , obtain a neuropsychological evaluation in one year, and either join a Board-approved group practice or partner with a physician with sufficient administrative and clinical support with monitoring reports within six months or close his current practice and convert his license to an emeritus license.
Violation of any condition of probation will result in the stay of suspension being lifted and the remainder of the suspension going into effect until the condition of probation is met.
Sally Weiss, M. Weiss' Consent Agreement dated August 13, , following the conversion of her Maine medical license to an emeritus license. Cameron's Maine physician license was converted to inactive status while under investigation for allegations of misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients and unprofessional conduct.
Kara K. Duffy, P. Duffy and the Board entered into a Consent Agreement for Licensure for an active physician assistant license. The consent agreement incorporates a reentry to practice plan that includes a specific practice location and a preceptor who will provide reports to the Board. Fuhrmann entered into a Second Amendment to the September 10, Consent Agreement with the Board, as amended by the First Amendment dated October 16, , deleting paragraph 12 d and inserting new paragraphs 12 f and 12 g which limits Dr.
Fuhrmann's license to practice medicine to providing addiction treatment to patients as a Medication-Assisted Treatment provider, requires his identified supervisor to submit written reports to the Board, and requires Dr. Fuhrmann's license to practice medicine for non-compliance with paragraph 12 c of the Consent Agreement, as amended.
All other terms of the Consent Agreement, as amended, remain in effect. Richard F. Klonoski, M. Klonoski's request to allow his Maine physician license to expire while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct. Malathy Sundaram, M. Sundaram failed to renew her Maine medical license while under investigation for allegations of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in connection with services rendered under her medical license, unprofessional conduct, incompetency, failure to timely respond to a complaint, and failure to produce upon request documents in her control concerning a pending complaint or proceeding or any matter under investigation by the Board of Licensure in Medicine.
Morris S. Minton Jr. Minton's request to permanently convert his Maine medical license to emeritus status, a non-clinical license, while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct. Scott T. Roethle, M. Roethle entered into a consent agreement for failing to conform to minimal standard of acceptable and prevailing practice when he prescribed medication to a patient via telehealth without establishing an appropriate physician-patient relationship.
Roethle's practice for Maine patients to his specialty of anesthesiology. Sarah P. Greven-Chaousis entered into a consent agreement for licensure with the Board of Licensure in Medicine for issues related to substance misuse.
The consent agreement imposed a period of probation for at least one 1 year with conditions, including enrollment and compliance with the Medical Professionals Health Program, participation in an IOP program, obtaining a psychopharmacology evaluation, and continuing psychotherapy.
Mia H. Marietta, M. Following a request from the licensee to end probation, the Board voted to terminate the probation on November 10, In addition, however, the Board voted not to terminate the practice limitation imposed by paragraph The practice limitation imposed by that paragraph remains in full force.
Simon Paul Roy, M. Roy's request to withdraw his pending application for a Maine medical license and while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional and incompetence. Fuhrmann entered into a First Amendment to Consent Agreement effective September 10, , inserting paragraphs 12 c , 12 d , and 12 e. Within thirty 30 days from the effective date of the First Amendment, Dr.
Fuhrmann shall begin participating in and maintain enrollment in a Controlled Substances Stewardship "CSS" Program that shall include case reviews by an interdisciplinary committee. Fuhrmann shall also engage a Board-approved licensed physician as Preceptor "Preceptor".
The Preceptor shall implement the recommendations and address the educational needs identified in the CPEP Assessment Report and submit monthly written reports. David R. Austin, M. Austin's Maine Medical License was immediately and automatically suspended pursuant to paragraph 13 c 1 of Dr.
Austin's March 12, Consent Agreement for Reinstatement of License, which suspension shall continue so long as determined by the Board in its sole discretion.
Sherry L. Hill, M. Hill's request to voluntarily surrender her Maine medical license to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct, substance misuse, and disciplinary action taken by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Peter Dollard, M. Dollard's compliance with his Consent Agreement. Following its review, the Board voted to terminate Dr. Dollards August 14, Consent Agreement with the Board. Michael E. Corea, M. Corea's compliance with his Consent Agreement. Corea's September 10, Consent Agreement with the Board. Amanda E. Buzzell, P. Buzzell entered into a Consent Agreement imposing a license probation of at least 1 year for engaging in unprofessional conduct with the following conditions: 1 Ms.
Buzzell must complete a continuing medical education course within 4 months on the subject of medical recordkeeping; 2 Ms. Buzzell must engage in cognitive behavioral therapy for at least twelve 12 sessions conducted by a Board approved licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, with quarterly reports submitted to the Board; and 3 Ms.
Buzzell's patient charts monthly and submit quarterly reports to the Board. The Board imposed a Warning for sexual impropriety and engaging in unprofessional conduct and imposed a requirement that Dr. Austin complete continuing medical education courses within 4 months for: 1 medical ethics and professional boundaries; 2 disruptive physicians; and 3 medical recordkeeping.
Austin must also engage in psychotherapy with a Board-approved licensed psychologist or psychiatrist with quarterly written reports to the Board confirming his participation and compliance for at least 1 year.
In addition, upon a Board vote following a report of noncompliance with any requirement contained in the Consent Agreement, as amended, Dr. Austin's license to practice medicine shall be immediately suspended. Peter A. Leighton, M. Leighton entered into a Consent Agreement pursuant to which the Board issued a warning to Dr.
Leighton for unprofessional conduct for a medication dosing error. Harry Elbaum, M. Elbaum's application to renew his Maine medical license which denial became final on July 2, The basis for the denial of Dr.
Elbaum's license was failure to submit documentation of Continuing Medical Education CME required for renewal of license after representing on his application that he had obtained the required CME and would produce the requested records and failing to produce records related to a medical malpractice settlement requested by the Board for investigation and review.
James Grossman, P. Grossman's continued ability to render medical service as a physician assistant in the State of Maine based on preliminary findings of fact for violations of the following provisions: a misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances; b a professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; c engaging in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to discharge the duty owed by the licensee to a client or patient or the general public; d engaging in unprofessional conduct by violating a standard of professional behavior, including engaging in disruptive behavior.
In addition, the Board accepted Mr. Grossman's voluntary permanent surrender of his Maine physician assistant license to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct and fitness to practice. Paul Savidge, M. Savidge's request to terminate the physician practice monitoring requirement contained in paragraph 11 c 5 of his Consent Agreement effective October 9, , and paragraph 3 1 of his First Amendment to Consent Agreement effective March 12, All other terms of the Consent Agreement as amended remain in effect.
On June 11, , the parties entered into a Second Amendment to the Consent Agreement effective November 12, , inserting a new paragraph 8 c 7 for Mr.
Manley's re-entry to clinical practice. Manley may not render medical services without a Board-approved physician mentor available]; and 3 Mr. Manley shall complete all continuing medical education as represented in the May 3, Re-Entry to Practice Plan.
John J. Maskell's request to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct, substance misuse, and failure to comply with Board statutes.
Charles D. Hanson's requested to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct related to prescribing practices. Cathleen G. London, M. London's compliance with her Consent Agreement. Londons August 14, Consent Agreement as amended January 8, Charles M. Stewart, M. Stewart's Maine physician license while under investigation for allegations of unprofessional conduct and sexual misconduct.
John A. Dreslin, M. Prior to engaging in the practice of medicine in Maine, Dr. Dreslin must: 1 for a period of five 5 years have written approval of his practice location which must be in a structured group setting; and 2 for a period of at least two 2 years engage an approved Physician Practice Monitor submitting reports to the Board.
Adam W. Grasso, M. Grasso entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board for misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that may result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients.
The Board imposed a requirement that Dr. Grasso maintain and comply with his substance misuse Monitoring Agreement with the Maine Professionals Health Program through at least December 9, and to notify the Board upon certain events. Tiffany J. Troxel, P. Troxel's failure to respond as required. The Board voted to report the non-renewal of her Maine physician's assistant license while under investigation related to representations made on a credentialing application and a pending licensing action with the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners to the National Practitioner Data Bank and Federation of State Medical Boards.
Jennifer A. Moore, P. Moore's communications related to the Board required evaluation. The Board voted to report the non-renewal of Ms. Moore's Maine physician's assistant license while under investigation related to her arrest and conviction for Operating Under the Influence to the National Practitioner Data Bank and Federation of State Medical Boards.
Hugh V. MacDonald, M. MacDonald entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board imposing the immediate permanent surrender of his Maine medical license for engaging in unprofessional conduct and conviction of a crime that directly relates to the practice of medicine. Brandt E. Rice, M. Rice entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board imposing the immediate permanent surrender of his Maine medical license based upon violation of the following provisions: a fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; b engaging in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to practice; c unprofessional conduct; d inappropriate prescribing of controlled substances; e violation of Board statue or rule ; f misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances; g conviction of a crime that involves dishonesty or statement, relates directly to the practice of medicine or for which incarceration of one year or more may be imposed; h disciplinary action by another state; i failing to produce documents upon request of the Board; and j failing to respond timely to a complaint notification by the Board.
Karyn Tocci, M. Tocci's compliance with her Consent Agreement. Toccis November 13, Consent Agreement with the Board. Stephen M. Dierks, M. Dierks request to withdraw his application to renew his Maine medical license while under investigation. Baharak Bagheri, M. Bagheri entered into a Consent Agreement pursuant to which the Board issued a warning to Dr.
Bagheri for engaging in unprofessional conduct. Bruce G. Manley, P. Manley's license suspension and amending paragraph 8 c to extend his license probation to at least 3 years from the date of the amendment. Pursuant to the amendment. Manley's physician assistant license shall be renewed as "Active Non-Clinical" and prior to submitting an application for an active clinical license, he must submit a reentry to practice plan for approval by the Board.
Stewart's medical license based on preliminary findings of fact for violations of the following provisions: a violating Board rules relating to sexual misconduct, including sexual violation s and sexual impropriety; b engaging in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to discharge the duty owed by the licensee to a client or patient or the general public; and c engaging in unprofessional conduct by violating a standard of professional behavior established for the practice of medicine.
Stewart's ability to practice medicine is restricted to male patients and he may not practice medicine on female patients. Corea entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board for unprofessional conduct. The Board imposed a Warning for violation of a standard of care, required that he pay actual costs for investigation and enforcement, and placed his license on probation for a period of at least 6 months with observation by a Board approved surgical mentor mandated for a specified number of nephrectomies.
Fuhrmann entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board for engaging in unprofessional conduct and incompetence. The Board imposed a license probation for a period of time to be determined by the Board. Fuhrmann shall implement and comply with any CPEP recommendations, and may impose other conditions of probation, including monitoring.
Arvind Patel, M. Patel's request to convert his Maine medical license to an Emeritus status while under investigation. Jenie M. Smith, M. Smith entered into a Consent Agreement for the immediate surrender of her license based upon unprofessional conduct, violation of Board rules, and misuse of alcohol that may result in performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients.
Stewart's medical license for violations of the following provisions: a violating Board rules relating to sexual misconduct, including sexual violation s and sexual impropriety; b engaging in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to discharge the duty owed by the licensee to a client or patient or the general public; and c engaging in unprofessional conduct by violating a standard of professional behavior established for the practice of medicine.
Stewarts ability to practice medicine is restricted to male patients and he may not practice medicine on female patients during the suspension period of thirty 30 days.
Sally R. Weiss, M. Weiss entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board. The Board imposed a license probation for a period of at least 1 year during which Dr.
Weiss must have a Board approved Physician Practice Monitor who monitors her compliance with controlled substance prescribing and medical recordkeeping standards and submits monthly reports to the Board. Perrone entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board for engaging in unprofessional conduct.
An Emeritus License is a license issued to a qualified physician who is licensed in Maine and has retired from the active practice of medicine and does not render medical services or prescribe any medications.
This license does not allow the clinical practice of medicine. You may apply using the online renewal system here. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact allows physicians who meet certain criteria to obtain an expidited permanent license in Maine. The Compact also allows Maine licensed physicians who meet certain criteria to obtain expedited licenses in compact states. If you do not register, you will not be able to have your fingerprints taken.
There is a one-time fee for this process. A Letter of Qualification will not be issued until the results of the criminal background check have been received. She has practices medicine for more than 40 years. Nass also has not been shy about broadcasting her criticism of the state and federal responses to the COVID pandemic.
She is affiliated with a prominent national anti-vaccination group and often suggests COVID vaccines are not only ineffective but harmful.
She called the U. It was unclear if that disclosure was among the multiple issues the board plans to investigate. In another question, the board asked if she offers vaccinations to patients in her office and what information she gives to patients regarding COVID vaccines. During an interview last month with Maine Public, Nass said she did not recommend or discourage vaccination but lays out the benefits and risks as she knows them. But Nass is a vocal critic of the vaccination campaign in her blog posts.
Why it matters: The move comes a day after President Biden publicly backed rule changes to the filibuster this week to ensure the Senate passes Democrats' voting rights legislation. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free. Leaders are also considering bringing back nurses who have tested positive for the virus.
A transient was in custody and is accused of punching a nurse in her 60s so hard that she fell to the ground. Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit were asked to assist the investigation voluntarily in August. Their response was "inadequate," the committee wrote on Thursday. Joe Biden announced plans for a wider distribution of at-home Covid tests and higher quality masks, as much of the country grapples with a dramatic increase in cases due to the Omicron variant.
But he also concluded his remarks to call on media to curb the spread of misinformation about the pandemic. Some have shared concerns that officers will be used to detain and quarantine the unvaccinated.
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