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« Salmonella prompts Malt-O-Meal recall | Today | Doctor pays feds $50k for faulty drug accounting » April 7, 2008Providence doctor's license suspendedA Providence doctor's medical license was suspended today by the state health director "for presenting an immediate danger to the public's health and safety," the state Department of Health announced. Dr. Tarek W. Wehbe, of Renaissance Medical Group, 790 North Main St., Providence, has been the subject of a state and federal investigation related to allegations of healthcare fraud and medical negligence, the Health Department news release says. A specific concern, according to the Health Department, the care for a small group of cancer patients who may not have gotten appropriate doses of chemotherapy in the doctor’s office. The patients have been identified and are being informed by the Health Department. "Clinicians will be talking with these patients’ current treating physicians to discuss the implications, if any, for their ongoing treatment," the release states. "All other medical patients of Dr. Wehbe may elect to be seen by other physicians still practicing at Renaissance Medical Group or may choose to transfer their care to another practice." The state Department of Health director, Dr. David R. Gifford, determined Wehbe "should not currently continue in the practice of medicine." The Health Department stated that patients with questions can call the department's information Line at 1-800-942-7434, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney According to the summary suspension posted on the state Department of Health Web site, investigation found: * "A clear pattern of intentional misconduct in the practice of medicine with regard to billing third-party payers for services rendered that exceed the number of hours in a day." * Excessive and inappropriate use of diagnostic tests. * "A pattern of failing to adhere to the minimal standards of acceptable medical practice" in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Hepatitus C, and Fibromyalgia, and other medical diagnoses. * Failure to maintain "acceptable standards of practice in prescribing pain medication" and failure to "address drug treatment issues when they were brought to the doctor's attention by third-party payer drug-utilization reviewers." Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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