Controversial Montana Doctor’s License Renewed Amid Investigations, Charges
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners recently renewed the professional license of Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, an oncologist who was terminated from his position in 2020 over accusations that he harmed patients and overbilled. According to investigative journalists at ProPublica, Dr. Weiner’s license has been renewed three times since allegations first arose in 2020, despite legal turmoil and media reports suggesting that the doctor violated multiple laws.
The Professional License Defense Team at the LLF National Law Firm defends medical professionals throughout the United States who find themselves, like Dr. Weiner, facing accusations and investigations that jeopardize their license and their livelihood. Call 888.535.3686 to discuss your situation and protect your license, or send us a message.
Legal Turmoil
Dr. Weiner’s continued licensing amid significant controversy highlights how complicated it can be to continue practicing your profession in the face of accusations and charges — especially when your licensing board and your employer seem at odds with each other over your professional merit.
The same month Dr. Weiner’s license was renewed, for instance, the Montana Supreme Court dismissed his four-year-long wrongful termination suit. A few months before that, his former hospital settled federal claims that it overbilled federal health care programs for Dr. Weiner’s services. (Dr. Weiner has moved to dismiss similar charges against him personally.) He is also under criminal investigation.
License Renewed Three Times
Throughout the turmoil, Montana’s Board of Medical Examiners has remained steadfast in its belief in Dr. Weiner’s professional merit. The Board does not make the proceedings that have led them to continue to renew Weiner’s license public, so the number and nature of the complaints against him, the exact findings of their investigation, and any other factors contributing to their decisions remain unknown.
What is clear, however, is that Montana’s licensing board for medical professionals, like professional licensing boards throughout the country, operates independently of employers and courts. Any medical licensing board will conduct an independent investigation into accusations of medical misconduct and reach its own determinations.
Licensing Board Representation
The Montana licensing board’s demonstration of independence in the Weiner case, which has stretched out over several years and involves multiple allegations, offers hope for medical professionals who need to continue practicing while facing accusations and investigations. With so much at stake — for Dr. Weiner and any medical professional whose license is threatened — the Montana case also highlights the importance of legal representation in any matter that makes its way to a professional licensing board.
The Professional License Defense Team at the LLF National Law Firm defends the licenses of all types of licensed medical professionals before boards throughout the United States. They stand ready to defend your right to practice your profession during periods of adversity. To find out how we can help you continue your practice, call us at 888.535.3686 or send us a message online today.