After speaking with a dozen or so attorneys, the take home message is that I most likely have to get my license off suspension in Louisiana before I can succeed in Florida. What a conspiracy. The Federation of state medical boards is the biggest cartel in healthcare, next to the insurance companies of course. What happened to my Constitutional rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? I literally cannot get a job because this bogus suspension shows up in a background check. I am a midwife. I wish I had skills to landscape yards or fix cars, but I don’t. It is hard enough finding a job with such a specific skill set, let alone when your background check comes back with this. I begin searching Google for answers. What options do I have? Obtaining an attorney to apply the denial in Florida will be expensive and long and possibly result in no license. Likewise, pursuit of litigation in Louisiana could result in nothing as well except more debt. The medical board isn’t the only thing corrupt in Louisiana– the court system is as well.
I reached out to several news agencies and bloggers. I shared my piktograph on social media. I was on the hunt to find others who could help me dig out of this never-ending hole. After finding Dr. Orient’s article on how LSBME is above the law, I contacted the Senator from her story– John Milkovich. It was suggested to me by a few attorneys to reach out to a few legislators and see if they could put political pressure on the board. Senator Milkovich seemed like the perfect candidate as not only did he propose the bill to provide oversight for the LSBME, but his fervent presentation in front of the Louisiana legislature was nothing short of fire and brimstone Senate style. It was amazing to see someone else so passionate about justice for his constituents. So, I emailed him.
Hi Senator,
First off I want to thank you for presenting the LSBME bill. My midwifery license was also unlawfully suspended indefinitely unless I enter a drug rehab facility for a physical and mental health evaluation (to which no drugs nor alcohol nor mental health issues were in my case at all). It is ridiculous that these people can continue to ruin lives as they do. If you have any contacts to how I can put pressure on the LSBME to work with me, please let me know. I have $18,000 in fees to pay, the $5,000 week long physical and mental eval to attend, three courses, a test to take regarding rules and regulations, and the $300 fine. But they keep moving the ball so-to-speak, telling me my courses arent good enough– they have to be preapproved, and that I cant complete the test sanction until I have the mental health evaluation. Any advice on getting part of my life back is appreciated. Thank you.
JM
My Journey as a Licensed Midwife in Louisiana 