# PHYSICIAN BOP-Prison CONSULTANTS > Support for Physicians Facing White-Collar Federal Investigations ## Posts - [MEDICAL CARE IN THE BOP CONTINUES TO BE BOTH DELAYED AND DENIED.](https://pprsus.com/medical-care-in-the-bop-continues-to-be-both-delayed-and-denied/): A PHYSICIAN CONCERNED WITH BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, ORDERED BY A COURT, IS IGNORED BY THE BOP. COMPASSIONATE RELEASE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT IS A CONTINUOUS FIGHT FOR LIFE.   On December 23, 2025, a doctor found lumps in both breasts and noted bloody discharge, indicating a high risk of breast cancer, and ordered BRCA testing. On January 8, 2026, she received an urgent referral to a breast surgeon. A week later, she filed a motion, calling the referral an “emergency,” which the Government opposed. L In United States v. Holland, No. 6:20‑cr‑86 (M.D. Fla. 2026), the court granted compassionate […] - [FEDERAL COURTS & BOP NEWS YOU CAN USE.](https://pprsus.com/federal-charges-bop-news-updated-weekly-2026/): EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? THE DEVIL IS IN ‘PREPARATION’ FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW.  Sentencing Commission to Adopt Proposed Amendments on Thursday, 4/16/2026. k The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 A proposed change for prisoners involves modifying methamphetamine guidelines. Option 1 suggests treating all forms of meth—mixtures, actual meth, and high-purity ice—the same. Option 2 keeps these distinctions but allows sentence reductions for those with minor roles or who were coerced. For theft and economic crimes, the Commission proposes raising the loss tables by an average of 40% to simplify application and account for inflation, as the last […] - [IN PRISON, PREPARATION IS YOUR KEY TO A SMOOTHER TRANSITION. SHARING UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS.](https://pprsus.com/in-prison-preparation-is-your-key-to-a-smoother-transition-sharing-uncomfortable-truths/): **DENIED MEDICAL CARE IN PRISON MAY REQUIRE A ‘DIFFICULT REMEDY’ PROCESS** * UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS ARE HELPFUL. PREPARATION FOR THE BOP, IN ADDITION TO THEIR PSI, IS INTRODUCING YOUR CLIENT TO THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF LIFE INSIDE. DISAPPOINTMENT AND EXPECTATIONS. It’s prudent to learn the Administrative Remedy Process, just in case. Even then, it may not be enough. On the bright side, this is temporary, although a ‘very premature conversation at this moment,’ as each person’s emotional quotient is different. D The Administrative Remedy Process. If you’re not familiar or are too ill to complete the steps on your own, […] - [THE BOP'S PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO DENY HEALTHCARE.](https://pprsus.com/the-bop-administrative-remedy-process-designed-to-deny-healthcare/): YOU NEED A “PHYSICIAN ON YOUR SIDE.” ** AN OVERVIEW OF A ‘VERY COMPLICATED AND ARDUOUS PROCESS.’ Cut-rate care: The systemic problems shaping ‘healthcare’ behind bars In correctional healthcare systems, care is secondary to controlling costs and avoiding lawsuits — a problem plaguing both private and public healthcare delivery. What will it take to get people the care they need? Y H Administrative Remedy Program, PS 1330.18 PURPOSE AND SCOPE §542.10 **a. Purpose.** The Administrative Remedy Program is designed to provide inmates with a formal process for reviewing issues related to their confinement. Grievance systems are designed to help incarcerated […] - [2026 'PROPOSED' AMENDMENT SENTENCING TABLE - A GAME CHANGER.](https://pprsus.com/2026-proposed-amendment-sentencing-table/): Doug Passion, Set For Sentencing Ep. 130: What’s Crackin’ at the Sentencing Commission – Bombshell New Fed. Sentencing Proposals   A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO, MY SUMMARY. l THE GUIDELINES: THE BEGINNING P k 40 Years ago Before The Guidelines: 75%+ Non-Violent Offenders received ProbationSince Guidelines: 90% go to Prison L When Congress created the Sentencing Reform Act of 1986 First time Non-Violent Sentenced to Probation or a Diversion Sentence. When Prison is needed, ensure that the BOP has enough bed space. 2023: Non-violent first-time offenders receive a zero-point offender adjustment. With Zero Criminal History Points, there’s a 2-point lower adjustment. […] - [DOJ-OIG TARGETING MEDICARE SPENDING AND PROVIDERS](https://pprsus.com/doj-oig-targeting-medicare-spending-and-providers/): Chronic Care Management Services LLL chartspan: Patient Care Management Services (An example)  Better patient care. More practice revenue. Chronic Care Advanced Primary Care Annual Wellness Visits HHS-OIG Audit of Medicare Payments for Chronic Care Management Services at Risk of Noncompliance, 03/16/2026  Chronic Care Management (CCM) is the coordination of care for patients with two or more chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months or until death, placing them at significant risk of serious health issues. Starting January 1, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began reimbursing Medicare providers for CCM services under the Medicare […] - [DOJ $14.6 BILLION IN HEALTHCARE CONVICTIONS. LESSONS LEARNED, PREVENTION.](https://pprsus.com/14-6-billion-warning-lessons-from-the-largest-healthcare-fraud-take-down-in-u-s-history/): Protecting Yourself In The Era of Healthcare Fraud Enforcement. l g Federal healthcare enforcement is changing rapidly. Investigations are larger, faster, and increasingly driven by AI and Data Analytics. For physicians, clinic owners, and healthcare executives, that means routine practices—from billing decisions to clinical judgment—can quickly become the focus of federal scrutiny. f   Are Your Claims Al Coded? If Yes – You Are Still Liable. CMS already analyzes every Medicare fee-for-service claim through its Fraud Prevention System, using predictive analytics to detect unusual billing patterns before payment is made. That matters as autonomous coding—AI systems that automatically assign procedure […] - [FBI, DOJ TARGETING TELEMEDICINE AND OPIOIDS. MORE CPT CODES IS A RED FLAG NOW FOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS. 2026](https://pprsus.com/2026-doj-criminal-enforcement-telemedicine-opioids-and-documentation/): TOPICS: AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice.PreparationACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPACT OF YOUR INDICTMENT. Pill Mill Health Care Fraud Distribution of opioids and other controlled substances. THE DOJ WILL BE EXPANDING FROM THEIR WINS IN 2025 Fraud Enforcement Isn’t Slowing Down — It’s Gearing Up l P AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining. l g Their Multi-agent AI is not a future concept—it is an operational shift that businesses must prepare for now. Rather than deploying a single AI system, organizations are moving toward coordinated networks of specialized agents that […] - [ACCESS (OR LACK THEREOF) TO MEDICAL CARE IN PRISON. 2026](https://pprsus.com/medical-care-in-prison/): TOPICS: YOUR MEDICAL RECORD. The PRESENTENCE REPORT (PSR), CAN BE YOUR MEDICAL REFERRAL. PATIENT CARE. CATEGORIES AND SCOPE OF CARE STEEL TOE SAFETY BOOTS IN PRISONS | NIH: Shear-Reducing Insoles Prevent Foot Ulceration THE NEEDS OF AN AGING PRISON POPULATION MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS HAVE LIMITED LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS. MEDICATION AVAILABILITY. DOJ-OIG REPORTS. THE DARK SIDE of MEDICAL CARE IN PRISON. COMPASSIONATE RELEASE – BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE WHERE JUDGES HAD TO INTERVENE MENTAL HEALTH – PREVENTABLE DEATHS. MEASLES: Checklist for Correctional Facilities. THE BOP ENCOURAGES INMATES TO USE THE ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM FOR GRIEVANCES. NEXT, PREPARATION FOR YOUR INTERVIEW […] - [FBI, DOJ IS TARGETING YOU: MEDICARE FALSE CLAIMS, DME, Digital Technology, and Telemedicine. 2026.](https://pprsus.com/2026-medicare-false-claims-durable-medical-equipment-digital-health-technology-and-telemedicine/): TOPICS: AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining.PreparationACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPACT OF YOUR INDICTMENT. Durable Medical Equipment Fraud MEDICARE FALSE CLAIMS Digital Health Technology and Telemedicine Initiative. Texas Rheumatologist (39) Sham Hospice Companies Tax conspiracy related to the operation of numerous skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Michigan. THE DOJ WILL BE EXPANDING ON THEIR WINS FROM 2025 Fraud Enforcement Isn’t Slowing Down — It’s Gearing Up I P K AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining, You! P […] - [FBI, DOJ TARGETING YOU: 'FRAUD,' IN PPP LOANS, CRYPTO, AND TELEMARKETING. 2026](https://pprsus.com/2026-doj-criminal-enforcement-of-fraud-ppp-loans-cryptocurrency-and-telemarketing-schemes/): TOPICS: AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (55) Reis and Hockridge to 10 years in prison Cryptocurrency (59) Travis Ford, investment CEO, founder, and head trader, to 60 months in prison Telemarketing Scheme from a Call Center in Costa Rica. (61) Roger Roger to 188 months THE DOJ WILL BE EXPANDING ON THEIR WINS FROM 2025 Fraud Enforcement Isn’t Slowing Down — It’s Gearing Up F P AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining. l […] - [FBI, DOJ TARGETING: BRIBERY (Some), INSIDER TRADING (Some), AND DME. 2026](https://pprsus.com/2026-doj-enforcement-targets-bribery-insider-trading-and-defective-dme/): TOPICS: Foreign Bribery (17) Zaglin sentenced to 8 years in prison. Marchena was sentenced to 7 years. Molina was sentenced to 13 months. Insider Trading (51) Stephen George to 13 months in prison Failing to report information related to defective dehumidifiers (43) Simon Chu and Charley Loh were sentenced to 38 and 40 months in prison, respectively, THE DOJ WILL BE EXPANDING ON THEIR WINS FROM 2025 Fraud Enforcement Isn’t Slowing Down — It’s Gearing Up A P AI is the DOJ’s Tool of Choice. They don’t need sleep and are constantly monitoring and data-mining. l g Their Multi-agent AI […] - [2026 Healthcare: Providers, Executives, Research or Life Sciences, You May Have Civil (FCA) or Criminal Exposure. Is Your Team Prepared?](https://pprsus.com/2026-healthcare-providers-executives-research-or-life-sciences-you-may-have-civil-fca-or-criminal-exposure-is-your-team-prepared/): 2026 HEALTHCARE: THE DOJ HAS ‘AI’ 24/7/365, SURVEILLING EVERYTHING YOU DO. IS YOUR TEAM PREPARED? PUBLISHED ON LINKEDIN, 1/31/2026 p m g - [THE BOP LEFT 53.7% IN PRISON LONGER THAN NECESSARY.](https://pprsus.com/the-bop-left-53-7-with-etc-in-prison-longer-than-necessary/): * l GAO 1/2026 REPORT TO CONGRESS. l COST TO TAXPAYERS: PER REPORT PAGE 3 Attached, March 31, 2024–December 31, 2024: [9 Months] Approx. 273 days (x) 16,000 inmates (x) $129/day =  $563,472,000 g Interview Summary. Calculations of Time Credits Were a Software Issue. Now, FSA Time Credits are being done correctly. Well, not so much. P Just A Bit Of What The GAO Found – Not Great. * FSA Elements (Page 12) L BOP did not complete all assessments within the required time frames (28 days for initial and 90 or 180 days for reassessments), and provided explanations for […] - [PLACING INMATES WITHIN 500 DRIVING MILES.](https://pprsus.com/placing-inmates-within-500-driving-miles-an-oig-report/): DOJ-OIG REPORT FSA amends 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b), requiring the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to place inmates in facilities as close to their primary residence as possible. 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b) Placing inmates close to home during incarceration reduces recidivism, eases the harm to family members, and strengthens family ties. Use the interactive dashboard available online at oig.justice.gov, in the attachment below. The BOP’s mileage calculations were based on a straight-line distance method, not driving miles. The BOP must consider multiple factors when placing, or “designating” an inmate to a facility. These factors include; bed availability, security level, program needs, […] - [AI Acting Independently Is the DOJ's 24/7/365 Tool To Investigate You. Are You Prepared?](https://pprsus.com/autonomous-agents-ai-present-themselves-as-human-acting-independently/): Business leaders and counsel who act now will shape how these systems operate. Those who wait will inherit rules written by regulators, courts, and opposing counsel. K WILL THIS BE THE DOJ IN OUR FUTURE? DON’T BE THE LAST ONE TO RECOGNIZE THIS CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE. K Multi-agent AI is not a future concept—it is an operational shift that businesses must prepare for now. Rather than deploying a single AI system, organizations are moving toward coordinated networks of specialized agents that can independently act, collaborate, and adapt in real time. This model promises dramatic gains in efficiency, speed, and decision […] - [Jobs For Justice-Impacted Job Seekers](https://pprsus.com/jobs-for-justice-impacted-job-seekers/):   LOOK FOR JOBS HERE L L - [2026: JUSTICE IS TARGETING HEALTHCARE, NOW WITH AI](https://pprsus.com/2026-justice-is-targeting-healthcare-now-with-ai/): BE AWARE THAT AI IS THE DOJ’S TOOL. WHETHER THE CHARGES ARE ACCURATE OR FALSE, YOU’RE STILL LEFT TO DEFEND YOURSELF. Even the best-documented EMR or contracts, if they look hard enough, they will find something. Provider or Hospital Executive, you’re not immune from prosecution. l L A HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT, IN-HOUSE POLICY IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE The False Claims Act (FCA) in the healthcare sector emphasizes compliance risks and strategies for healthcare organizations. l This was pertinent in August 2025 and is still necessary today. FCA Enforcement Focus The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying scrutiny on healthcare organizations […] - [EXPLAINED: FSA, SCA, AND COMPUTATION OF ETC](https://pprsus.com/explained-fsa-sca-and-computation-of-etc/): Assistant to the Director, FSA Subject-Expert, Rick Stover. January 21, 2026 Overview. Calculations of Time Credits Was a Software Issue. Now, FSA Time Credits are being done correctly. Reentry Services: Moving inmates to RRC and or HC isn’t great – But improving. Designation and Sentencing Computation Center started a Triage Team to work with the Reentry Services Division. Two points: Addressed ETC for those in RRC, and moved those eligible to HC. FSA staff lack training; they made an Online Slide tutorial for staff to use. This covers FSA ETC Calculations. Earned Time Credits (ETC), The Law. “These have to […] - [Fourth Temporary Telemedicine Extension Rule: Documentation Is Key](https://pprsus.com/fourth-temporary-telemedicine-extension-rule-documentation-is-key/): STILL, TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE ARE THE DOJ’S #1 TARGET. *   A HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE A clearer summary that preserves the substance: Fourth Temporary Telemedicine Rule (DEA & HHS)The DEA and HHS have issued a Fourth Temporary Telemedicine Rule extending COVID-era telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances through December 31, 2026. Key Points Agencies: DEA and HHS Effective: January 1, 2026 Expires: December 31, 2026 Purpose: Continues temporary telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing certain controlled substances first authorized during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bottom Line: The rule provides continuity for patients and providers by allowing […] - [3-Way Calls Are Not Allowed: P5264.08: PAGE 12: Third-party or three-way calls are not authorized.](https://pprsus.com/sean-diddy-combs-opening-statements-sex-trafficking/): 2026 COULD BE HIS YEAR TO BE RELEASED EARLY: FSA. >< 11/3/2025, Another Incident and Possible Upcoming Charge(s). Another reason to prepare defendants for their Presentence Interview, Sentencing, and the Dos and Don’ts of Life inside a federal prison. n m IT APPEARS ‘COMBS’ WAS DRINKING IN PRISON! HIS RELEASE DATE WAS PUSHED BACK FROM 5/8/2028 TO 6/4/2028. HE JUST ARRIVED AND SO NOW HE’S “ON THEIR RADAR!“ Case Update: Sean “Diddy” Combs Legal & Compliance Insight Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted in July on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He received a 50-month federal sentence, […] - [Thomas Che Goldstein: From Scotus Lawyer To Federal Defendant](https://pprsus.com/thomas-che-goldstein-from-scotus-lawyer-to-federal-defendant/): Prominent Washington Lawyer Tom Goldstein’s Fall from Grace Copyright © 2025 California Business Journal Tom Goldstein fights to sell home as tax trial looms By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella December 4, 2025 Goldstein: Former SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein is facing trial on 22 counts of tax evasion and financial crimes. He is asking the 4th Circuit to let him sell his $3M Washington, D.C. home to pay mounting legal fees. Prosecutors argue the house is tied to alleged loan fraud and is pledged as bail collateral because Goldstein was deemed a flight risk. Google: Google is pushing back against a $128.3M attorney-fee […] - [DRUGS - HEALTH IMPACT - SENTENCING GUIDELINES](https://pprsus.com/drugs-health-impact-sentencing-guidelines/): DRUGS – HEALTH IMPACT – SENTENCING GUIDELINES     DRUG FACT SHEET Amphetamines January 21, 2025 Stimulants Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system. Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). DRUG FACT SHEET Barbiturates January 21, 2025 Depressants Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®. DRUG FACT SHEET Bath Salts January 21, 2025 Designer Drugs Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are […] - [FEDERAL CHARGES, BOP NEWS: UPDATED WEEKLY. 2025](https://pprsus.com/the-success-of-bop-director-williams-iii/): * EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? * THE DEVIL IS IN YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARATION.  FSA-ETC CREDITS AND SCA, COUNT TOWARD EARLY RELEASE. D 12/28/2025 TO ALL, I’M GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. WISHING YOU A HAPPY, AND HEALTHY 2026. * ABOVE THE LAW: Finance Looking Back: 2025 Was A Record-Breaking Year For Greed Greed will keep you in its thoughts and prayers in the new year. By Jonathan Wolf on December 24, 2025  D “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” This line was delivered by Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, in the popular 1987 film […] - [Federal Medicaid Cuts Will Be Felt in Rural Areas, The South, And Those Being Released From Prisons and Jails.](https://pprsus.com/federal-medicaid-cuts-will-be-felt-in-rural-areas-the-south-and-those-being-released-from-prisons-and-jails/): About 66 million people, or 20% of the U.S. population, live in rural areas, nearly half of all births, and one-fifth of inpatient discharges. Medicaid covers 1 in 4 adults there, more than in cities. It plays a key role in funding health care, covering nearly half of all births and one-fifth of hospital stays. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the recent reconciliation package would reduce federal Medicaid spending by about $911 billion over ten years, potentially leaving 10 million more people uninsured. Senators from both parties have raised concerns about the impact on  rural hospitals, especially since many are already closing. […] - [Customs Misrepresentations Open the Door to Criminal Prosecution](https://pprsus.com/customs-misrepresentations-open-the-door-to-criminal-prosecution/): Customs Misrepresentations Clearly Open the Door to Criminal Prosecutions; Not Just Civil Penalties. I am not an attorney, but should you feel, or hear, that the DOJ is asking questions, or are just concerned, you need Legal Representation and a Plan, as it appears criminal penalties are on the horizon. This means that prison may be in your future, given that the DOJ used to have a 98% conviction rate. f The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its focus on customs and tariff evasion, indicating that legal actions are forthcoming. With a data-driven approach, whistleblower incentives, and agency collaboration, […] - [NOT PAYING TAXES ONLY DELAYS THE INEVITABLE. THIS ADMINISTRATION ONLY HAS UNTIL 2028.](https://pprsus.com/53580-2/): “Decreasing criminal enforcement… signals an indifference to cheating and insults the millions of honest filers who pay the taxes they owe,” said one tax law expert. The Trump administration has assigned over 20 IRS agents to patrol alongside city police officers in Washington, D.C., as part of the president’s plan to reduce crime in the capital, according to a report by Reuters. Additionally, Reuters noted that the U.S. Department of Justice closed its Tax Division, resulting in a significant turnover, with one-third or more of the criminal lawyers who worked there resigning. The report indicated that the Trump administration has […] - [5K1, BACKED WITH PROSECUTOR'S SUPPORT](https://pprsus.com/a-5k1-agreements/): A 5K1 CANNOT GUARANTEE HOW YOUR JUDGE WILL RULE AT SENTENCING. * * * * WHEN THE JUDGE SURPRISED EVERYONE AT SENTENCING The sentencing hearing begins as expected. Both the defense and prosecution have agreed on a reasonable range. The defendant’s preparation has been thorough, and every step was taken in advance. S Preparation for the Presentence Interview was comprehensive: The probation officer received all requested materials well before the interview. A detailed autobiographical narrative provided context, accountability, and personal growth. Letters of support reflected strong family and community ties. Employment and reentry plans outlined a clear and stable path […] - [3 SEX-OFFENDER DEATHS IN THREE MONTHS. AVOIDABLE?](https://pprsus.com/inmate-deaths-that-could-have-been-avoided/): THREE SEX-OFFENDER DEATHS FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER, 2025 USP COLEMAN II MIAMI FDC GREENVILLE FCI O O F I) FEDERAL PRISON: Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) designates specific institutions nationwide to provide Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) services for individuals who require specialized treatment and oversight. These placements span all security levels—administrative, low, medium, and high—and are structured to ensure appropriate clinical care, program availability, and custodial supervision. At the administrative level, FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas, and FMC Devens in Ayers, Massachusetts, offer SOMP services within medical center environments, allowing for a […] - [DOJ Expands Healthcare Fraud Unit: Their #1 Target Are Providers and Those in Patient Care and the Life Sciences.](https://pprsus.com/ceo-hospital-system-youre-not-immune-from-a-doj-investigation/): When you and your attorney commit to taking a case to trial, it’s because the strategy supports it. Trust in your counsel’s experience is crucial. And with a strong defense, acquittals are not just possible—they do happen. Not being a lawyer, my only advice is not to get on your judges’ bad side, as you may need them later for leniency. (i.e., No witness tampering). Legal Representation Should Be Your First Decision: Fourteen Questions to Ask. g *   The DOJ’s New Enforcement: Data-Driven Era in Health Care Fraud The Department of Justice’s Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation (EAL) initiative is […] - [THE BOP - AN AGENCY IN CRISIS](https://pprsus.com/the-bop-an-agency-in-crisis/): “THE BUCK STOPS HERE” President Harry S. Truman After years of struggling to staff some of the country’s toughest prisons, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is now watching its officers leave for higher-paying jobs at ICE. The Trump administration’s deportation push has fueled an ICE hiring blitz, with  $50,000 bonuses and tuition perks—an offer many BOP officers say is too good to pass up. From Florida to California, staff report waves of colleagues departing: six at one Texas prison, eight at another, more than a dozen at a California facility, and over four dozen at a larger site. By early […] - [REDUCED PAYMENTS FOR SKIN SUBSTITUTES - THE DOJ IS STILL WATCHING YOUR BILLING PRACTICES](https://pprsus.com/reduced-payments-for-skin-substitutes-the-doj-is-still-watching-your-billing-practices/): REMEMBER: Compliant Billing Practices (Yours) Is What Government Monitors Will Focus On Starting 1/2026, CMS will start a standardized flat payment rate of $127.28/cm². A Biological products licensed under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) will continue to be paid as biologicals under the ASP methodology. The shift to a flat-rate payment model may challenge clinics in covering costs but encourages innovative inventory management to reduce waste. Rural clinics and those with lower patient volumes may find it hard to provide advanced wound care, forcing opportunities for creative solutions to enhance patient access and care. Manufacturing, […] - [Menstruating in Correctional Facilities, Sometimes Ending in Mistreatment, Infractions (or Charges).](https://pprsus.com/menstruating-in-correctional-facilities-ends-in-mistreatment/): PPI review of prison regulations and accounts from incarcerated individuals reveals troubling patterns in how the correctional system punishes people for menstruation. We analyze rules from all states, the District of Columbia, and the federal Bureau of Prisons, showing how many allow unjust penalties for this natural physiological process. by Miriam Vishniac and Emily Widra, November 12, 2025 In her extensive research on menstruation in prisons, lead author Miriam Vishniac of the Prison Flow Project collected invaluable reports from individuals directly impacted by their experiences of menstruating in prison. “They were not getting what they needed and then often being ridiculed or punished for not […] - [Pardons as Instruments of Power: Trump’s Use of Clemency.](https://pprsus.com/pardons-as-instruments-of-power-trumps-use-of-clemency-will-you-be-next/): Trump’s Efforts to Minimize the January 6th Insurrection. Jan. 1, 2025 – Nov. 10, 2025 Donald Trump’s approach to presidential clemency marked a sharp departure from historical norms, revealing a pattern in which loyalty and political utility often outweighed justice or rehabilitation. A striking number of his pardons and commutations went to close allies and associates—including Rudy Giuliani, Paul Manafort, and Steve Bannon—individuals whose personal or political connections to Trump were unmistakable. Legal analysts argue that several of these pardons functioned more as tools to shield the former president and his inner circle from accountability. By extending clemency to figures […] - [‘Battlefield-to-Prison,’ And Death Row.](https://pprsus.com/battlefield-to-prison-death-row/): Forgotten Service, Lasting Wounds: Military Veterans and the Death  Penalty Posted on Nov 10, 2025 The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) reports that many veterans have been executed without juries being given meaningful information about their military service. Many of these veterans faced physical and psychological challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and exposure to neurotoxins. Veterans are overrepresented on death row, with Florida using the Death Penalty more than any other state.  In 2025, the United States confronts a harrowing truth: this year stands as one of the deadliest for veterans on death row. With […] - [Nearly 1M Are Incarcerated In Rural America: 60% in Prisons and 25% in Local Jails - Soon Without Medical Care](https://pprsus.com/nearly-1m-are-incarcerated-in-rural-america-60-in-prisons-and-25-in-local-jails-soon-without-medical-care/): Nearly half of all incarcerated individuals are held in rural jails and prisons, which puts them at risk of losing access to hospitals. The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is expected to lead to the closure of many rural hospitals. This will leave surrounding communities, including those in prisons and jails, facing higher healthcare costs and limited access to essential medical care. PPI, by Emily Widra, October 28, 2025     Nearly half of all incarcerated individuals are housed in rural jails and prisons, jeopardizing their access to essential healthcare. The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” threatens […] - [FEDERAL JUDGES - YOUR PERSONAL STORY, AND WHY IT MATTERS.](https://pprsus.com/nuances-in-legal-defense-and-personal-reflection/): A Compelling Autobiographical Narrative. It helps your Legal Defense Team and Sentence. * “Don’t wait to think about sentencing advocacy,” since 99 percent of federal criminal clients will be facing sentencing, start preparing the case for sentencing early on. –Federal Judge Robert N. Scola * “It’s surprising how many otherwise competent attorneys punt at the sentencing hearing.” –Federal Judge Patrick J. Schiltz  * “…the importance of writing your personal narrative and including it in your pre-sentence report.” –Federal Judge Mark Bennett * * Exploring the Intersection of Law and Individual Experiences The field of law is guided by universal principles, […] - [THE #1 TARGET OF THE DOJ IS YOU - "MEDICAL CARE PROVIDERS," AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR.](https://pprsus.com/healthcare-risk-management/): * THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT *The DOJ Fraud Section* * PREVENTION IS  SIMPLER, CHEAPER, AND MAY KEEP YOU OUT OF PRISON. ADD A LITTLE CAUTION (AND PREVENTION) INTO YOUR OPERATION CIVIL CHARGES ARE JUST MONETARY CRIMINAL INCLUDES PRISON [Note: Civil charges in the past were Criminal]  * D Prevention: Legal representation that you need to have trust in. * Healthcare Fraud Here, they recover money on behalf of programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), working closely with the United States Attorneys’ Offices,  HHS-OIG,  and state […] - [DOJ-HHS ARE INCREASING THEIR ENFORCEMENT CAPABILITIES, TARGETING FCA NON-COMPLIANCE](https://pprsus.com/doj-hhs-are-increasing-their-enforcement-capabilities-targeting-fca-non-compliance/): TARIFFS, HEALTHCARE, LIFE SCIENCES, AND PHARMACEUTICALS The Department of Justice has tasked its MIMF (Market Integrity and Major Frauds) Unit with investigating fraud schemes by companies dodging U.S. tariffs.  IN THE CROSSHAIRS:  KICKBACKS, AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME, AMONG OTHERS, ARE IN THEIR SIGHTS   1. “Medicare Advantage,” Selling Techniques, when the policy doesn’t provide the medical care needed or what was expected. 2. “Drugs, medical devices, or biologics pricing and discounts.” These are the discounts, rebates, and service fees paid by pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device manufacturers for placement on an insurance company’s formulary – but should be […] - [THE DOJ 1st TARGET FRAUD: HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - TELEHEALTH - PHARMA - DIGITAL AI](https://pprsus.com/medical-speciality-provider-telehealth-pharma-digital-ai-the-doj-is-watching/): * WHITE-COLLAR  PROVIDER SPECIALISTS – TELEHEALTH – PHARMA. * WHILE THE CHARGES MAY START CIVIL (FINANCIAL), TAKE THESE SERIOUSLY. CIVIL TODAY CAN BECOME CRIMINAL TOMORROW.  FIRST, GET LEGAL ADVICE. A A SHOULD YOUR CHARGES BECOME CRIMINAL WHETHER BY PLEA OR TRIAL, CONSIDER ENGAGING MY SERVICES, YOUR 1st CALL IS ON ME. Dr. Blatstein, 240.888.7778 May 12, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: All Criminal Division Personnel FROM: Matthew R. Galeotti Head of the Criminal Division SUBJECT: Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime #1: HEALTHCARE S A I. DOJ EXPANDS TELEHEALTH ENFORCEMENT | Advisories A A * DOJ’s Current Telehealth […] - [Ghislaine Maxwell Was Transferred To A 'Minimum-Camp'? Sex-Offenders Require A 'Low.' There, Work Privileges Are Not Allowed Outside Of The Prison.](https://pprsus.com/ghislaine-maxwell-goes-to-a-minimum-when-the-bop-requires-a-low-listen-to-her-interview/): * Listen to Her Interview, in Her Words. Prez Trump’s Personal Lawyer, Now A DOJ Lawyer (?), Interviews Ms. Maxwell, with no third-party present. Listen to her evade her participation in the events with Mr. Epstein, as she compliments Prez Trump. s Is a Pardon In Her Future? a D D Sex-Offender = Custody Level of a Low, Not A Minimum or Camp. One reason is that at a Camp, she will be able to gain work privileges that take her outside of the Prison At the Low, She Cannot Leave the Prison. d = >< 9/3/2025 Letter to DOJ […] - [Nicknamed "Razor Blade Throat," COVID Is Back. Will You Be In Prison? Will You Be Vaccinated?](https://pprsus.com/nicknamed-razor-blade-throat-covid-is-back-will-you-be-in-prison-will-you-be-vaccinated/): WHY RAZOR BLADE THROAT? Because there have been anecdotal reports of some people getting painful sore throats, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A As of July 15, COVID-19 cases were growing or were likely to be growing in 27 states, including Texas, Illinois, Kentucky, Virginia, and Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A JUST BECAUSE YOU DON’T TEST FOR IT – DOESN’T MINIMIZE ITS LETHALITY High-risk groups include: Older adults People with weakened immune systems Pregnant women Those with underlying health conditions, such as asthma and […] - [FEAR - THE INDICTMENT - A SURREAL MOMENT](https://pprsus.com/fear-and-the-indictment-surreal-moment/): PANIC – ANGER – “THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING”  * HOW DO YOU COUNTER THE INITIAL FEAR AND PANIC OF THE UNKNOWN? * Find a Group or Someone To Talk To Someone Who’s Been Through This – You’re Not Alone * ⇓ This Online White-Collar Support Group is a Great First Start ⇓ s THERE ARE ONLINE GROUPS, ONE IS THE White Collar Support Group,™ The World’s First Support Group Devoted to Those Navigating the White Collar Criminal Justice System. I found it 20 years after my charges, but I follow it to this day. It is a great resource, led […] - [FEAR OF SENTENCING AND GOING TO PRISON](https://pprsus.com/fear-of-going-to-prison/): HOW DO YOU COUNTER THE FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN? WHAT CAN YOU DO? S Find a Group or Someone To Talk To Someone Who’s Been Through This – You’re Not Alone ⇓ This White-Collar Support Group is a Great First Start ⇓ s s   THEN CONSIDER PREPARATION – BEYOND THE LEGAL Should Alcohol, Gambling, Drugs, or other issues be relevant to your charges, have you started on your own before the Indictment, PSI interview, or Sentencing to start therapy? If so, begin gathering verification for your Narrative or Story. A 1ST: BEGIN REQUESTING LETTERS THAT ATTEST TO YOUR CHARACTER […] - [PREPARING FOR SENTENCING - STARTS YESTERDAY.](https://pprsus.com/have-you-started-preparing-for-your-interview-allocution-sentencing-hearing-and-the-dos-and-donts-of-life-inside/): You’ve been criminally indicted. The DOJ’s case is mostly complete. SENTENCE PREPARATION BEGAN YESTERDAY. – Federal Judge Robert N. Scola * IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREPARE – THIS IS “YOUR” LIFE  * PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERVIEW CAN’T BE TOO EARLY. YOUR PRESENTENCE REPORT DICTATES EVERYTHING THAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU. AFTER, YOU’LL BE IN PRISON. ONCE IN THE BOP – YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN. PREPARE FOR THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF LIFE INSIDE. FOR MOST THINGS, YOUR ATTORNEY CANNOT HELP YOU. A a SOME OF THE DO’S AND DO N’TS. * SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES FSA – TAKE YOUR ASSESSMENT SURVEY. NO […] - [STARTING 6/2025: HOME CONFINEMENT FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE - IS NOT DEPENDENT ON RRC BED AVAILABILITY](https://pprsus.com/starting-6-2025-home-confinement-for-those-eligible-is-not-dependent-on-rrc-bed-availability/): HOME CONFINEMENT  THIS 6/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE APPEARS TO HAVE SOME TEETH BEHIND IT ONLY TIME WILL TELL  *   GETTING INTO THE DETAILS OF THE SECOND CHANCE ACT If your sentence is > 60 mo (5 yrs) = last 6 mo on home confinement. If your sentence is < 60 mo (5 yrs) = last 10% on home confinement. The regulation mandates that.  “Inmates may be designated to community confinement as a condition of pre-release custody and Programming during their final months, not to exceed twelve months.” 28 C.F.R. § 570.21(a). This regulation also provides for  Home detention as a condition of pre-release custody during […] - [HOME CONFINEMENT: MORE CLARITY FROM THE NEW BOP DIRECTOR, WILLIAM MARSHALL III](https://pprsus.com/home-confinement-a-priority-for-eligible-individuals-who-do-not-require-structured-support/): ** PRIORITIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT NEED STRUCTURED SUPPORT – TO HC. 6/17/2025 FSA [First Step Act] and SCA [Second Chance Act], cumulatively applied in sequence to maximize prerelease custody. Residential Reentry Center (RRC) Bed Availability/Capacity Shall Not Be a Barrier to HC. The new directive ensures that: a a BOP Director Marshall III is directing the use of home confinement for eligible individuals under the First Step and Second Chance Acts. 5/28/2025. k a The new directive outlines the following expectations for staff: a How do you demonstrate that you qualify for Home Confinement? It’s all in your Release […] - [JOSHUA SMITH: FROM PARDONED FELON TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE BOP](https://pprsus.com/joshua-smith-from-pardoned-felon-to-deputy-director-of-the-bop/): Who is Joshua Smith – the next Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons? Joshua Smith spent five years behind bars in Kentucky for his involvement in drug trafficking, then in 2025, Smith was awarded a full pardon Wednesday by President Donald Trump. 2020: Pardoned by President Trump 2025: But that was not the end, as he was appointed Deputy Director of the BOP. EARLY YEARS. Smith, raised by a single mother and overcoming abuse, left home at 11 and faced ten felony convictions by 16. After his release in 2003, he transformed his life, founding Master Service Companies, […] - [PHYSICIAN, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, OR HEALTH SYSTEM CEO; YOU MAY BE THE DOJ #1 TARGET](https://pprsus.com/physician-allied-health-professional-or-health-system-ceo-you-are-the-doj-1-target/): False Claims Act (FCA), Coding – falls into: “fraud (intentional)” or “abuse (innocent mistake).” * The #1 Target that the DOJ Criminal Division will prioritize and investigate begins with Healthcare and Procurement Fraud—memorandum: May 12, 2025. A What was once considered criminal, in some cases, is now considered Civil. Don’t take any chances. Legal Representation is a must to avoid turning a civil financial penalty into a criminal sentence. Example of Criminal Fraud (Prison Time), With restitution Payments of over $6 M, the reality is that after prison, the ability to make those payments in full is less than likely. […] - [False Claims Act (FCA) 2025, COULD PUT YOU IN LEGAL JEOPARDY](https://pprsus.com/false-claims-act-fca-2025-could-put-you-in-legal-jeopardy/): FCA #1: HEALTHCARE. IF YOU’RE A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR SYSTEM CEO-COO, A CONTRACTOR, OR PROCUREMENT OFFICER: UNDERSTAND THE DOJ 5/12, & 19/2025 MEMOS DON’T BE ON THEIR TARGET LIST. + 5/12/2025 MEMORANDUM TO: All Criminal Division Personnel FROM: Matthew R. GaleottiHead of the Criminal DivisionSUBJECT: Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime * 5/19/2025 THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, SUBJECT: Civil Rights Fraud Initiative * The Criminal Division will prioritize investigating and prosecuting white-collar Waste, fraud, and abuse. Healthcare and Procurement fraud. Trade, Customs, and Tariff Evasion. Elder, securities fraud, and other market manipulation schemes. Fraud that victimizes […] - [DOJ INDICTMENTS, CIVIL OR CRIMINAL SHOULD BOTH BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY](https://pprsus.com/doj-indictments-civil-or-criminal-should-both-be-taken-seriously/):   I CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE FROM 1/2025, AND IT ALARMED ME. MANY BUSINESSES COULD, UNFORTUNATELY, FALL INTO THIS BUCKET.   Knowing the DOJ’s intentions up front allows you to argue for leniency if subjected to a federal investigation. Prosecutors are instructed to take the following actions: Furthermore, businesses can anticipate shorter resolution times, more efficient and expedited investigations, and reduced monitorships. a Corporations need to proactively enhance their defensive strategies, especially if they function in or around the DOJ’s ten key areas of focus. In these “high-impact” zones, increased scrutiny is not just probable; it is unavoidable. A robust and […] - [PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARED: NOW YOUR PROBATION OFFICER IS YOUR ADVOCATE. YOU'RE ONE STEP CLOSER TO PERSONALLY SPEAKING WITH YOUR JUDGE. ARE YOU PREPARED?](https://pprsus.com/presentence-interview-preparation-its-up-to-you/): * IT DETERMINES YOUR ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, SECURITY LEVEL, PLACEMENT, AND RELEASE DATE   * THIS IS YOUR LIFE: YOUR NARRATIVE, RELEASE PLAN, CHARACTER LETTER, AND ALLOCUTION A Don’t let panic paralyze you while facing your indictment. Allow yourself five minutes to process, then take a deep breath and:  Find an attorney with Federal Criminal Defense experience in Federal Court for cases like yours. They are there to defend you, so Listen to them. Also, will they listen to you? Trial, Plea, or Cooperate (5K1.1). These are strategic conversations; sometimes, just feeling “in the right ” isn’t enough. a […] - [DON'T BE DEFINED BY YOUR INDICTMENT](https://pprsus.com/dont-be-defined-by-your-indictment/): A HEARTFELT ALLOCUTION BEGINS WITH A WELL-WRITTEN NARRATIVE. Dr. M. Blatstein WHITE-COLLAR SENTENCE MITIGATION SOLUTIONS | PHYSICIAN PRESENTENCE REPORT SERVICE | PRISON CONSULTANTS LinkedIn Article, March 29, 2025 A “It’s surprising how many otherwise competent attorneys punt at the sentencing hearing.” – Federal Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. The importance of writing your personal narrative and including it in your pre-sentence report.- Federal Judge Mark Bennett. S A Great Allocution Starts With A Heartfelt Narrative YOUR PROBATION OFFICER (P.O.) AND THE PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW. D They are single-handedly the most important person in your life, as your judge relies on their recommendations for […] - [George Santos. Threatening The BOP Before You Get There - Won't End Well.](https://pprsus.com/george-santos-dont-threaten-the-bop-it-wont-end-well/): * * Being on the BOP Radar – Is To Be Avoided  —  Regarding Isolation: Be Careful What You Ask For ⇒ YOU MAY END UP IN ‘THE’ SHU. * ISOLATION! * A summary of the recent legal history of former Representative George Santos. * GEORGE SANTOS EVENTUALLY CHOSE TO PLEAD GUILTY. 7, 2024. All of George Santos’s interviews are bound to catch up with him. Will his legal team be able to discuss and be honest with him regarding uncomfortable truths he must face?* * George Santos Faces Sentencing: Dr. Marc Blatstein on the Critical Steps That Could Shape […] - [MASHINSKY - CRYPTO - FELONY: PARDON ELIGIBLE?](https://pprsus.com/alex-mashinsky-the-former-celsius-ceo-is-facing-the-dojs-20-year-sentence-recommendation/): * A NEW ‘THING’ – CRYPTO PARDON ELIGIBILITY? * Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, is facing the DOJ’s 20-year Sentence Recommendation. The judge ruled: 12 Years. * Lawyers for Alex Mashinsky have asked a U.S. court to impose a sentence of no more than 366 days on the former Celsius CEO, who pleaded guilty to one count of commodities fraud and one count of manipulating the price of the CEL token in December. The motion was a final call for leniency and a response to the 20-year prison term suggested by US prosecutors last month. = MEMORANDUM. His […] - [FCC Victorville Female Inmates Attend Community College](https://pprsus.com/fcc-victorville-female-inmates-attend-community-college/): Completed Courses in Kinesiology, Chemistry, Algebra, and English * In January 2025, four courageous female inmates from SCP Victorville embarked on a transformative journey by attending community college. As the first federal inmates to step into a college environment outside of a correctional facility, they are paving new paths for themselves and others. The dedicated staff at Victorville Education worked tirelessly to launch this program, driven by a genuine desire to enhance reentry opportunities through collaboration with local community partners. A In December 2024, these women took part in a college orientation, where they were welcomed and prepared for the […] - [A FEW 2025 DOJ PREDICTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB - TBD](https://pprsus.com/a-few-2025-doj-predictions-from-across-the-web-tbd/): * TRUMP’S 4-YEAR HOLIDAY: WHERE WHITE-COLLAR CRIME WOULDN’T BE CHARGED  * BRIBERY: CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, ALMOST ANYTHING GOES. 8 WALL-STREET: ALMOST ANYTHING GOES. * MAIN-STREET AND HEALTHCARE: THE DOJ IS WATCHING. * CRYPTO: NO REGULATION, WHERE ALMOST ANYTHING GOES. Executive Order 14178  (“Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” January 23, 2025)  Executive Order 14157  (“Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” January 20, 2025) The DOJ will disband the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (“NCET”), which was established in February 2022 and has supported several recent high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving digital assets. […] - [THE BOP 3-TIER DRUG 'FORMULARY.' WILL YOUR MEDICATIONS BE AVAILABLE?](https://pprsus.com/the-bop-3-tier-drug-formulary-will-your-medications-be-available/): THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES, SO WHAT CAN YOU DO? * INSPECT YOUR EXPECTATIONS * * I YOUR MEDICAL RECORD. As long as possible before your Presentence Interview, should you need to continue current medical treatments, preparation should start to get copies of all of your records. When it comes to providing medical care to individuals with unique medical conditions while in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), it is crucial to have a comprehensive medical history that includes all medical records, including reports of surgeries (including pathology reports), diagnostic: X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasounds, EEGs, EKGs, and PET scans (Reports on CD […] - [George Santos' Sentencing April 25, 2025, May Be Longer Than The 24 Months His Attorneys Requested?](https://pprsus.com/george-santos-sentencing-april-25-2025-may-be-longer-than-the-24-months-his-attorneys-requested/): Has He Helped or Hindered His Defense? His Allocution Could Be His Only Lifeline, But Is He Ready? * BEFORE HIS PLEA, 2024 I wrote on September 7, 2024. George Santos now faces nearly two dozen criminal charges but has reached a plea deal on two federal counts with federal prosecutors in New York on Monday. Santos eventually pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. His Rolling Stone Interview is possibly The Worst Thing He Could Do and has likely given his legal counsel Heartburn! Rolling Stone: “My sins here are embellishing my resume. I’m sorry. “ Hmmm? […] - [OIG IDENTIFIES STAFFING SHORTAGES IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES, RESULTS: ‘MEDICAL-CARE DELAYED OR DENIED.’](https://pprsus.com/oig-identifies-staffing-shortages-in-healthcare-services-results-medical-care-delayed-or-denied/): 2/2024, Evaluation of Issues Surrounding Inmate Deaths in Federal BOP Institutions9/26/2024, Inspection of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Federal Correctional Institution Lewisburg a In March 2023, Thornhill received an 80-month federal prison sentence for drug-related offenses. While serving time in Idaho in 2022, he underwent a colonoscopy during which two polyps were removed. Following his stint in Idaho, he was transferred to SeaTac, the federal facility in Seattle, and more recently, he has been moved to the federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon. Alarmingly, since leaving Idaho, Thornhill has not consulted any doctors at SeaTac or Sheridan regarding the biopsy results […] - [WHY USING CELL PHONES IN PRISON CONTINUES, AS THEY COME WITH SERIOUS CHARGES AND COMPLICATIONS](https://pprsus.com/why-using-cell-phones-in-prison-continues-as-they-come-with-serious-charges-and-complications/): CELL PHONE JAMMING DEVICES Republican lawmakers Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Rep David Kustoff (R-TN) have introduced companion bills in the House and Senate to permit prisons to use cellphone jamming devices. The FCC says, “The Communications Act prohibits non-Federal entities from using cell jammers. The FCC cannot waive this statutory prohibition absent a change in the law by Congress.”   * This legislation aims to limit prisoners’ ability to threaten witnesses and engage in drug trafficking. However, the utility of cell phones—allowing better communication with friends and family—far outweighs these concerns. z Cell Phones * Walter Pavlo has a different and […] - [Addiction Treatment Changes; From Injections (Safe), to Daily Strips (Not So Much).](https://pprsus.com/changes-to-addictions-treatment-from-injections-to-daily-strips-threatens-lives/): A BAD IDEA: * IT REDUCES COSTS – WHILE INCREASING VIOLENCE AND DEATHS. HERE’S WHY. IT’S SIMPLE, REALLY, * “Jails and prisons are not healthcare institutions.” * Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs are about to switch from monthly injections (primarily of buprenorphine, which treats opioid use disorder) to Daily Strips that are dissolved under the tongue. l An analysis of deaths in federal prison by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General found that 20 percent were due to drug overdose. l Efficacy, on the medical side – it’s a no-brainer. l THE PROBLEM; h Medical and mental health care […] - [YOUR MEDICAL RECORD, WRITTEN INTO YOUR PERSONAL NARRATIVE](https://pprsus.com/your-medical-record-written-into-your-personal-narrative/): TURNS YOUR PSR INTO A ‘MEDICAL REFERRAL’ * Dr. M. Blatstein WHITE-COLLAR SENTENCE MITIGATION SOLUTIONS | PHYSICIAN PRESENTENCE REPORT SERVICE | PRISON CONSULTANTS LinkedIn Article, March 26, 2025 ENSURE ITS ACCURACY – YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT. DON’T FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN’T CONTROL   Project 2025 has ignited a significant internal shift affecting all government agencies, including BOP employees and inmates. Ongoing staffing shortages, coupled with salary reductions, are exacerbating staff turnover. This situation has a ripple effect on inmates, resulting in delays or denials of medical care and long waiting lists for FSA programs, some of which […] - [THE 6 AM SEARCH WARRANT - YOUR WORLD SPINS - WHAT DO I DO NEXT?](https://pprsus.com/facing-the-fbi-federal-charges-and-prison/):   PREPARATION – BEYOND THE LEGAL THE NUANCES OF YOUR PERSONAL BACKGROUND – ARE ‘NOT PART’ OF A TRADITIONAL DEFENSE. A A ANO ONE  WAKES UP ONE MORNING INTENDING TO BREAK THE LAW – AND PRISON.   WHILE THINKING, THAT’S WHERE I DO NOT WANT TO GO   1st, Take A Breath: Admiral McRaven’s Lessons to Live By Inspired by leaders from Mandela to a young girl in Pakistan; Malala (shot in a bus for going to school and went on to win the Nobel Prize) should leave you with hope – to “NEVER GIVE UP.”  – Dr. Marc   […] - [BOTTOM BUNK: IN PRISON AFTER A HIP, KNEE REPLACEMENT or OTHER SURGERY IS A MUST.](https://pprsus.com/going-into-prison-after-a-hip-or-knee-replacement-be-smart-and-dont-fracture-it/): NO TOP BUNK AND PHYSICIAN DOCUMENTED IN YOUR PSR. DON’T DO ANYTHING TO INJURE YOURSELF. You do not want an upper bunk if you had a major joint replacement or have an unstable gait or are older. This includes a history of back, shoulder, and foot pain treatment—pathology or surgery, ringing in your ears (Tinnitus), or other medical conditions. If you are unsure, call me. – Dr. Blatstein (Marc), 240.888.7778. I’m Dr. Marc Blatstein. I’ve been where you are and am here to help you on your journey. With work, I got my license reinstated and my career back. Preparation […] - [MUSK-TRUMP PRESIDENCY - NOW CUTTING BOP SALARIES AND FIRING EMPLOYEES, WHILE THEY'RE ALREADY SHORT STAFFED?](https://pprsus.com/trump-and-musks-chaotic-government-takeover-has-also-impacted-bop-staffing/): A Days ahead of coming BOP pay cuts, some employees are already resigning. The American Federation of Government Employees warned that BOP pay cuts will lead to feds leaving their jobs, exacerbating an already short-staffed workforce. Drew Friedman, @dfriedmanWFED, March 14, 2025 Z As a result of BOP’s announcement, some employees have already left their positions. For example, several doctors and physician assistants have put in their resignation letters at a federal medical center in Lexington, Kentucky. Others plan to resign in the coming days. S “Despite recent success with recruiting, BOP still faces staffing shortages — estimating a deficit […] - [PROTECT YOUR LIFE: PRISON MEDICAL CARE DELAYED, COULD BE TOO LATE.](https://pprsus.com/preventable-prison-injuries-dont-let-this-be-you-healthcare-delayed-is-care-denied/): WHY TOO LATE?   FEDERAL Judge Roy Dalton Holds Federal Bureau of Prisons in Contempt. FCI Seagoville, a low-security federal correctional facility where Bardell is housed, has been the hardest hit federal prison in the nation by the COVID-19 October 10, 2022, Judge Holds Federal Bureau of Prisons in Contempt for Allowing Man To Waste Away From Untreated Cancer.     SEEING A SPECIALIST IS A WISH AND USUALLY NEVER TIMELY a THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDICS   Traumatic Orthopaedic Injuries in the Prison Population w Barreto Rocha, Daniela MD; Sanchez, Daniela MD; Grandizio, L. Christopher DO; Maniar, Hemil Hasmukh MD; Horwitz, […] - [INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM PROPOSAL 12-2024](https://pprsus.com/inmate-financial-responsibility-program-proposal-12-2024/): The Federal Register: THIS WILL AFFECT YOU. MY OPINION I. FSA AND EARLY RELEASE The intent of the FSA, Briefly, was to 1) save the BOP money by releasing inmates early should they be eligible, 2) allow inmates to take Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction Programs and Productive Activities to reduce Criminogenic Tendencies, 3) have them reenter society as contributing members. For the most part, the statistics have shown this to be accurate. You will no longer have FSA if you refuse to participate in the FRP Program, No Credits toward Up to 1 Year toward Early Release, No RDAP toward Up […] - [TAKING MEDICATIONS? ARE YOURS LISTED "ON-FORMULARY," AND IN YOUR PSR?](https://pprsus.com/entering-the-bop-ease-your-clients-medication-fears/): A SINGLE GENERIC MEDICATION CAN BE MADE BY MULTIPLE MANUFACTURERS AND DIFFER IN SIZE, SHAPE, AND COLOR.  IF THEY ARE “NON-FORMULARY,” YOU WILL NOT GET THEM, EVEN IF THE PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN HAS THEM NOTED IN THE PSR.  THE PHYSICIAN RECORDS HAVE TO BE WRITTEN IN A SPECIFIC WAY. A FURTHER, THE BOP WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY ORDERS REGARDING ANY TYPE OF TREATMENT COMING FROM ANY COURT, SHORT OF AN ORDER TO “RELEASE” THE PERSON. A IF THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AGAIN, THE PHYSICIAN’S RECORDS NEED TO BE WRITTEN A SPECIFIC WAY, AND THEY MAY BE ASKED TO ATTEND THE HEARING. […] - [OUR PROCESS TO SERVE LESS TIME](https://pprsus.com/serving-less-time-begins-with-preparation/): EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? THE DEVIL IS IN ‘PREPARATION,’ FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW. * THE PROCESS: I. PREPARE FOR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW II. PREPARE FOR SENTENCE HEARING III. PREPARE TO SURRENDER AND PRISON DAY ONE IV. POST RELEASE [5/28/2025 Should Be Direct To Home Confinement, But could take up to a year to be implemented uniformly throughout the BOP] A This advice doesn’t come from me; instead, it comes from federal judges interviewed across the country. * Own the Mistake and Demonstrate Sincere Remorse, by Alan Ellis An allocution can influence judges, but relying on it until […] - [WHAT TO DO WHEN MEDICAL CARE IS NOT PROVIDED](https://pprsus.com/what-to-do-when-basic-medical-care-is-delayed-or-not-provided/): 1st COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION OF YOUR MEDICAL FILE FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW, 2nd LEARN THE ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROCESS ALONG WITH TOOLS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND COUNSEL TO ADVOCATE ON YOUR BEHALF FROM HOME   TOPICS  I) OIG AND BOP DIRECTOR PETERS TESTIFY BEFORE THE US SENATEII) HEALTHCARE DELAYED: RECENT EXAMPLESIII) PREPARATION: WHAT YOU CAN DOIV) HOW THE BOP CLASSIFIES DEATH: NATURAL OR SUSPICIOUS, NOW QUESTIONED. I) OIG AND BOP DIRECTOR PETERS TESTIFY BEFORE THE US SENATE OIG INSPECTOR AND BOP DIRECTOR, BEFORE THE U.S. SENATE 2/28/2024,  Statement of Michael E. Horowitz Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, before the U.S. Senate Committee […] - [SEAN ‘Diddy’ COMBS FALL FROM GRACE. WHAT'S THE DEFENSE NEXT MOVE, AS HE LOSES ONE OF HIS DEFENSE TEAM.](https://pprsus.com/sean-diddy-combs-fall-from-grace/): FACING THE DOJ USUALLY DOESN’T HAVE AN “UP” SIDE. ONE HOPES HIS LAWYERS ARE THERE TO PROVIDE HONEST AND POSSIBLY DIFFICULT TRUTHS. SO FAR COUNSEL APPEARS TO BE DEFENDING HIS ACTIONS (i.e., SELLING OFF ASSETS,  SURRENDERING TO THE COURT), WHICH IS THEIR JOB, BUT IN THE END IS MEANINGLESS. The Alleged Conduct Occurred Over More Than a Decade in Multiple States.      To start, going from a world of luxury, freedom, and your bed to solitary confinement in prison, especially MDC Brooklyn with its history, could humble the best of us. You are on another planet, with handcuffs, shackles, […] - [BOP SENIOR LEADERSHIP RESIGN, 2-2025. TRUMP/MUSK PURGE.](https://pprsus.com/bop-senior-leadership-resign-2-2025-trump-musk-purge/): We are undergoing a major democratic upheaval that profoundly affects our government, its agencies, and our personal lives like never before. During this challenging time, your clients are understandably filled with anxiety as they confront the prospect of incarceration. It’s essential to acknowledge your fears while providing reassurance and guidance. Several truths coexist: 1) He enacted the First Step Act, which we hope he will expand, allowing credits to be applied with the Second Chance Act toward an earlier release. 2) Prisons, overcrowded and understaffed, now must accept ICE detainees, mixing them with inmates. 3) Inmate and staff morale, while […] - [TRUMP READY TO EXPLODE THE PRISON POPULATION](https://pprsus.com/trump-ready-to-explode-the-prison-population/): Trump Administration Ready to Restart Families, with Children, Immigrant Detention and Deportation. Private prison companies are seizing the opportunity presented by the Trump administration’s urgent need for more detention cells. CoreCivic’s CEO has declared this period to be one of the most promising in the company’s history, projecting substantial growth as ICE prepares to increase the number of individuals it detains. Early in his presidency, Trump took decisive action to reinstate contracts with private prison corporations, which Biden had canceled. The reliance on private detention for immigration has continued unabated across administrations, with Biden laying crucial groundwork for Trump’s aggressive mass deportation strategies. […] - [BOP SENIOR LEADERSHIP RESIGN. 2-18-2025](https://pprsus.com/bop-senior-staff-loyalty-purge-trump-2-18-2025/): Your Clients Have Fears – What Can You Tell Them? We are undergoing a major democratic upheaval that profoundly affects our government, its agencies, and our personal lives like never before! During this challenging time, your clients are understandably filled with anxiety as they confront the unsettling prospect of incarceration. A It is essential not only to acknowledge their fears but also to provide consistent reassurance and guidance. Together, we can navigate this uncertainty, empowering them to face the future with confidence and resilience. Several truths can coexist simultaneously: 1) During his first term, he enacted The First Step Act […] - [OIG: BOP STAFFING SHORTAGES RESULT IN DELAYED ⇒ DENIED 'MEDICAL CARE.'](https://pprsus.com/dr-blatsteins-prescription-medical-care-in-prison-isnt-guaranteed-starts-with-presentence-interview-preparation/): YOUR PHYSICIAN’S PSI RECOMMENDATION  * INCLUDES YOUR MEDICAL RECORD THAT’S COMPREHENSIVE  AND EMBEDDED INTO YOUR PERSONAL NARRATIVE. ONCE IN YOUR PSR, IT MAY IMPACT YOUR SENTENCE, LIFE, AND CHANCES OF IMPLEMENTING THE SECOND LOOK ACT. Dr. Blatstein.   THIS IS NOT NEW.* * The Federal Bureau of Prisons has had issues with staffing shortages before January 20, 2024, but these challenges have exploded exponentially since. S   Project 2025 has ignited a significant internal shift affecting all government agencies, including BOP employees and inmates. Ongoing staffing shortages are worsening along with salary reductions, leading to further staff losses. This situation has […] - [The Bureau of Prisons To Close Six Minimum-Security Facilities](https://pprsus.com/the-bureau-of-prisons-to-close-six-minimum-security-facilities/): ADAPT AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO While The BOP Addresses Staffing Shortages and Crumbling Infrastructure In a document obtained by the AP, the Bureau of Prisons expressed its commitment to taking “decisive and strategic action” to confront “significant challenges,” such as a critical staffing shortage, aging infrastructure, and insufficient budgetary resources. These steps are vital for ensuring safety and effectiveness in our correctional facilities. a a A SHOCK TO AIC/INMATES Three of the closures are satellite prison camps to low-security prisons: FCI Oxford, Wisconsin, Camp (had already been emptied, having relocated its camp-eligible inmates last June); FCI Englewood, Colorado, […] - [RESTITUTION – FINES – FORFEITURE - FRP/Financial Responsibility Program](https://pprsus.com/restitution-fines-forfeiture-frp-financial-responsibility-program/): I) Financial Responsibility Program BOP suggests a minimum for participation in the FRP of $25/quarter, an affordable amount for many. You do not want to use your Commissary Trust Account as your Bank, keeping thousands, if you have a court-ordered financial penalty. WHY?  The DOJ would love to come in and take 75%, but the BOP fights this as they need everyone to spend their money in the BOP Commissary, which they have already budgeted for their operating costs. Federal prisoners are allowed to spend $360/month that is used for things like phone calls, emails, clothing and basic hygiene. a […] - [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER](https://pprsus.com/united-states-of-america-v-chesapeake-regional-medical-center/): YOU’RE A MAJOR HOSPITAL CEO * STILL, YOU’RE NOT IMMUNE FROM THE DOJ-HHS, WHITE-COLLAR TASK FORCE * MY OPINION. No matter your profession, the DOJ’s Criminal Division of their Health Care Fraud Unit has very deep financial pockets and a strong desire to find and prosecute should your crime venture into the Healthcare space, as this case demonstrates. If you haven’t protected your patients, community, staff, and board, now is not the time to ignore the legal world. a ONCE YOU FIND YOURSELF ON THIS SIDE OF FEDERAL QUESTIONS SEEK LEGAL REPRESENTATION. INTERVIEW SEVERAL ATTORNEYS BEFORE YOU PICK THE ONE […] - [January 1, 2025, the BOP will resume its Pre-Pandemic Phone SERVICE CHARGES](https://pprsus.com/january-1-2025-the-bop-will-resume-its-pre-pandemic-phone-service/): Implementing the First Step Act (FSA) Phone Incentive Under Program Statement (P5220.01). * Inmates Participating in Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs will receive monthly free phone minutes. Those who do not must pay for those services. A As an incentive for participating in Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs, all participants will receive 300 free phone minutes each month at no charge for that month’s cycle. The usage is limited to 30 minutes per day. However, collect calls or prepaid collect calls will be deducted from their monthly minute limit. The BOP is considering increasing the monthly phone call minutes allowed for […] - [SEX OFFENDER PLACEMENT](https://pprsus.com/sex-offender-programs-federal-prison/): THEIR SAFETY IS PART OF YOUR SENTENCING AND PLACEMENT CALCULATION. * – THE SEX OFFENDER IN FEDERAL PRISON. For issues pertinent to defense strategy, consideration should be given to your client’s placement in preparation for their Presentence Interview. It is important for the court to consider your client’s safety by requesting the court grant initial placement into a Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) while waiting for your client’s voluntary admittance into a SOTP Program. a The Probation Officer will draft the official Presentence Report (PSR) after their interview and investigation. With preparation, your message stands a better chance of being […] - [THOUSANDS OF INMATES ARE BEING KEPT IN BOP CUSTODY BEYOND THEIR PRD.](https://pprsus.com/thousands-of-inmates-are-being-kept-in-bop-custody-beyond-their-prd/): ACLU Sues Bureau of Prisons for Keeping People in Prison Longer Than the Law Allows, 12/20/2024 WE’RE ALL IN AGREEMENT THAT THOUSANDS ARE BEING KEPT BEYOND THEIR PRD. WHAT CAN BE DONE: (3)Types.—A Prisoner could be placed in one of these three prerelease options as follows: (A)Home confinement.— (B)Residential reentry center. Limited bed space is not the inmate’s fault. Every year, the Second Chance Act Community-based Financial Assistance provides funding expressly for brick-and-mortar locations and staffing to visit those in home confinement. Per the NBC (6/1/2024) article, LISA Legal (6/4/2024) said that the BOP had 144 halfway houses, 10,000+ beds, and 8,200+ prisoners. They admitted they had a poor tracking […] - [THE FBI HAS BEEN TO YOUR PRACTICE, BUSINESS, OR HOSPITAL ASKING ABOUT YOU...](https://pprsus.com/has-your-medical-practice-been-touched-by-the-doj-white-collar-fraud-unit/): * BY THE TIME YOU HEAR – YOU’RE THE LAST TO FIND OUT. * PARTICIPATE IN YOUR DEFENSE * The Department of Justice’s Healthcare Fraud Unit. The First case involved an Arizona doctor sentenced for healthcare fraud. This information appeared on my computer on October 24th, a few days ago. The fraudulent claims were made by a physician who billed for services as the treating provider, even though other professionals—such as a nurse practitioner, social worker, unlicensed psychologist, intern, or wound care nurse—provided the services independently. The total loss was 3.7 million. Restitution was $1,100,000 to the insurance carrier and […] - [PHYSICIANS: DON'T JEPODERIZE YOUR FREEDOM AND LICENSE.](https://pprsus.com/ketamine-matthew-perry-doctors-and-others-charged/): * PATIENTS COME FIRST – PRISON’S NOT WORTH IT – AND THE FEDS ARE WATCHING. * DEATH DUE TO KETAMINE OVERDOSE KETAMINE IS ONE OF THE DRUGS THAT IS MONITORED WHILE ANETHESIA USE DURING SURGERY. At some point, it became an aid for mental health conditions, but it is still dangerous. I’m Dr. Marc Blatstein. I’ve been where you are and am here to help you on your journey. With work, I got my license reinstated and my career back.  While I can’t make promises, preparing for your Presentence Interview (the PSI, your Narrative, Release Plan, and Allocution) is critical for a successful journey; […] - [THE FBI IS KNOCKING AT "YOUR" DOOR...](https://pprsus.com/this-can-happen-to-you-what-do-you-do-after-the-search-warrant/): “THEY KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU”- THAN YOU THINK. YOU’RE THINKING, “IT’S ALL A MISTAKE, I DID NOTHING WRONG.” THEN THE PROCESS BEGINS… HOW DO I CHOOSE THE CORRECT CRIMINAL LAWYER? RELATIVES AND FRIENDS REFER ATTORNEYS; WHO IS THE CORRECT CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR YOU? DO THEY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN FEDERAL COURT? WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU NEED TO ASK THAT WOULD MAKE YOU FEEL CONFIDENT OR MORE AT EASE? THEN, THE ATTORNEY YOU FOUND AND LIKE SHARES THAT HE KNOWS THE JUDGE AND THAT YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT… N BUT YOU’RE STILL THINKING, “I DID NOTHING […] - [THE PRESENTENCE REPORT IS YOUR REFERRAL, FOR MEDICAL CARE, SECURITY LEVEL AND PLACEMENT.](https://pprsus.com/the-presentence-report-psr-is-your-referral-for-everything-get-it-right-the-first-time/): THE PRESENTENCE REPORT – GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST. * Here, you will learn what you’ll need to survive and navigate these times because Knowledge and Preparation will help build back the Confidence you’ll need throughout this process. * * H h   Since you’ve heard that the DOJ and Feds have been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete, with a 98% Conviction Rate. •   Delaying to act now is at your peril. •    Hiring a legal team doesn’t just mean they have experience; they also need a proven track […] - [THE BOP CONVINCES JUDGES THEY CAN PROVIDE ALL MEDICAL CARE: DON'T BE FOOLED...](https://pprsus.com/the-bop-has-left-federal-judges-feeling-that-the-bop-can-provide-complete-medical-care/): BASIC HEALTHCARE IS IT, AND MEDICAL CARE DELAYED – COULD BE TOO LATE. * THEN FEDERAL JUDGE: 1) JESSE FURMAN REFUSES TO ALLOW A DEFENDANT TO BE DESIGNATED TO MDC BROOKLYN DUE TO MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE BY WRITING A CREATIVE ORDER.   2) Another Judge Holds Federal Bureau of Prisons in Contempt for Allowing Man To Waste Away From Untreated Cancer. 10.10.2022     3) The Administrative Remedy: If the patient or inmate is not incapacitated, they should follow specific steps, such as BP 8-11, before proceeding with 2241. Additionally, the family has actions they can take. A I) FOR ALL GRIEVANCES, […] - [YOU WERE PREPARED, EARNING YOUR ETC - STILL](https://pprsus.com/youve-earned-your-etc-credits-yet-they-wont-release-you-to-hh-or-hc/):   YOU’RE NOT RELEASED TO HH or HC – FRUSTRATION IS EXPECTED; THERE’S 1000’S LIKE YOU  A DON’T LET ANGER WIN – THIS IS STILL THE BOP’S WORLD  The BOP Has Options – But Nothing Yet 18 U.S. Code § 3624(g)(2) – Policy to Release Prisoners (3)Types.—A Prisoner could be placed in one of these three prerelease options as follows: (A)Home confinement.— (B)Residential reentry center. Limited bed space is not the inmate’s fault. Every year, the Second Chance Act Community-based Financial Assistance provides funding expressly for brick-and-mortar locations and staffing to visit those in home confinement. Per the NBC (6/1/2024) article, LISA Legal (6/4/2024) said that the […] - [JAILED FROM THE START - WHAT CAN YOU YOU?](https://pprsus.com/jailed-from-the-start/): THIS COULD BE A REAL-LIFE STORY Jailed, Terrified, Not Yet Tried or Sentenced. For some reason, prosecutors are refusing to offer or accept any deals. At the same time, the prosecutor and judge may be very skeptical of anything he says or does, possibly because his indictment has already laid out his story, which isn’t that flattering. There is a significant current and past medical and mental health history that has yet to be assessed by outside resources but is being seen by the jail’s medical. All that tells us is that the lowest primary type of care is provided […] - [DO WHAT YOU CAN - YOU ARE You're BEST ADVOCATE.](https://pprsus.com/whats-not-taught-in-law-school-your-efforts-in-your-defense/): PARTICIPATION IN YOUR DEFENSE * THIS INCLUDES YOUR PERSONAL NARRATIVE, LETTERS ATTESTING TO YOUR CHARACTER, YOUR ALLOCUTION AND RELEASE PLANNING A The information in this series and on PPRSUS.com is readily accessible to all. Should you wish to engage my services, my Contact Info. is at the end. Hello, and thank you for tuning into my Video series, INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: NOW WHAT? My name is Marc Blatstein. In 2006, I, too, was Indicted and convicted of a felony, and I lost my medical license. With work, I was able to get my license reinstated in full. — Prison is Temporary. […] - [MENTAL HEALTHCARE HAS VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY](https://pprsus.com/mental-healthcare-in-the-bop-has-limited-availability/): PHYSICIAN NOTES IN THE PSR ARE CRUCIAL FOR YOUR PLACEMENT REQUEST AT SENTENCING.         The downward spiral of one inmate, Markus Johnson, shows the larger failures of the nation’s prisons to care for the mentally ill. NYTimes. By Glenn Thrush Several First Step Act Programs deal with Mental Health issues, but these programs have very limited availability. Beyond Violence: Prevention Program for Criminal-Justice Involved Women assists women in understanding trauma and the aspects of anger. Brief CBT for Suicidal Individuals developed for individuals at risk of suicide. Challenge** – a program for male inmates in Penitentiary (High Security) facilities. Treats those […] - [COUNSEL MUST OBJECT TO INNACTURATE FACTS AND OMISSIONS IN THE PRESENTENCE REPORT](https://pprsus.com/counsel-must-object-to-inaccurate-facts-and-omissions-in-the-presentence-report/): (f) Objecting to the Report. (1) Time to Object. Within 14 days after receiving the presentence report, the parties must state in writing any objections, including objections to material information, sentencing guideline ranges, and policy statements contained in or omitted from the report. Counsel must object to Inaccurate Facts and Omissions in the Presentence Report. As it will follow you for the rest of your life, It Truly Is The Gift That Keeps on Giving. Welcome to my video series, ” INDICTED AND FACING PRISON—NOW WHAT?” My name is Marc Blatstein, and I know firsthand how surreal and overwhelming this experience can be. That’s why […] - [THE DARK SIDE OF MEDICAL CARE IN TODAY'S PRISONS: LOVED ONES CAN HELP FROM HOME.](https://pprsus.com/how-can-an-autopsy-or-mortality-repoty-ever-be-hidden/): WHY IS THERE THE NEED TO HIDE AN AUTOPSY OR DEATH REPORT? A …BECAUSE THEY DON’T WANT TO EMBARRASS PRISON OFFICIALS? SOUNDS STRANGE, RIGHT? A Autopsies are not required for federal prison deaths that are classified as natural. NPR found cases where medical neglect, poor prison conditions, and a lack of resources contributed to these deaths. But families were given little information. Dion MBD for NPR A A February report by the Justice Department Office of Inspector General documented widespread understaffing and a culture of deadly negligence in the BOP. The BOP did not release redacted mortality reports from FCI Aliceville […] - [ATTORNEYS: WHERE NOT TO GO - MDC BROOKLYN AS GANGS, VIOLENCE, DRUGS, DEATHS, MEDICAL CARE DELAYED/ DENIED, LOCKDOWNS; AS SAFETY OF AIC AND STAFF ALIKE SUFFER.](https://pprsus.com/49339-2/): Yet, on 9/23/2024, the BOP Released, “Over four weeks in the spring, we have completed over 800 work orders for repair and infrastructure.”   IT’S HARD TO SEE HOW YEARS OF NEGLECT CAN BE FIXED IN FOUR WEEKS OR FOUR MONTHS. MAYBE A YEAR, BUT WE WISH THEM LUCK AS PROSECUTORS AND JUDGES IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT WILL BE WATCHING. In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v GUSTAVO CHAVEZ, United States District Judge JESSE M. FURMAN Included ECF No. 35 (“It is the finding of this Court that the conditions to which [the defendant] was subjected are as disgusting, inhuman as anything […] - [SAM BANKMAN-FRIED: THE NARRATIVE IS BEST DELIVERED BY THE DEFENDANT](https://pprsus.com/sam-bankman-fried-%ce%b9-counsel-%ce%b9-mental-illness-anhedonia-%ce%b9-a-look-back-in-time/): ADHD, ANHEDONIA, OR OTHER ISSUES COULD HAVE BEEN EVALUATED AS OPTIONS IN EARLIER MEETINGS WITH SBF; JUST A THOUGHT: I’M NOT AN ATTORNEY… A LAWYERS ARE TO PROVIDE HONEST AND POSSIBLY DIFFICULT TRUTHS A HOWEVER, WRITING SBF’S NARRATIVE INTO THEIR MEMORANDUM FELL ON DEAF EARS.  Judges want to learn why the person broke the law. They already know that, The DOJ wants a Conviction. The Prosecutor wants Prison time to protect society. Your attorney is paid to say nice things about you and keep you out of jail. The Personal Narrative is expected to be from the defendant (SBF). Yes, […] - [DISAPPOINTMENT, ANGER, AND FRUSTRATION; AS ETC STILL DON'T LEAD TO HH OR HC. ](https://pprsus.com/bop-combines-fsa-etc-sca-with-staff-providing-aic-recommendations/): A CONFUSION AND LIMITED TRAINING CREATED HAVOC AMONG BOP STAFF AND INMATES ALIKE A THE FSA LAW WAS PASSED IN 2018. CASE MANAGERS NATIONWIDE STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND THE LAW AND HOW CALCULATIONS WORK.  ⇒ A THEY’RE STUCK  BETWEEN LITTLE TO ‘NO’ HELP FROM GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, AND UPSET AIC (AND THEIR FAMILIES) WHOSE RELEASE DATES HAVE PASSED. DIRECTOR’S GOOD INTENTIONS AREN’T ENOUGH A From LISA LEGAL 9/19/2024: In keeping with its policy of maximum opacity, the BOP issued a public statement saying only that “numerous inmates” skipped lunch and that BOP employees “are looking into why.”  ↑ Featured Image Above ↑ […] - [First Step Act and its Benefits](https://pprsus.com/first-step-act-and-its-benefits/): A Comprehensive Review of Federal Prison Reform Law, 26 Years Later. Good Intentions May Not Be Enough UPDATE 10/21/2024 SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2018, THE CALCULATION OF ETC TOWARD EARLY RELEASE HAS BEEN A STRUGGLE. UNIFORMLY ACROSS THE NATION, CASE MANAGERS STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE LAW; HQ IN GRAND PRARIE, TX, APPARENTLY HAS BEEN LAX IN TRAINING AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE CASE MANAGERS IN EACH OF THEIR 122 LOCATIONS. DIRECTOR PETERS IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR TRYING, BUT 26 YEARS LATER, THAT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH. The First Step Act, endorsed into law by President Donald […] - [PLANNING TO SELF-SURRENDER: TRUST, BUT VERIFY. Client Password Needed](https://pprsus.com/planning-for-your-self-surrender-to-federal-prison/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [IGNORING THE DOJ AND YOUR INDICTMENT IS A BAD IDEA.](https://pprsus.com/ignoring-the-doj-and-your-indictment-is-a-bad-idea/): THIS IS WHEN YOU NEED LEGAL REPRESENTATION.  IS THIS YOU? SOUND FAMILIAR? WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON? You Have Choices; Read and Weap. The story of your life the Dept. of Justice has published is in the form of your INDICTMENT. Does it Reflect Who You Are, Accurately? Whether, You’re a Healthcare Executive, and Your System Has to Pay Over $5M in Kickbacks. A Single Physician, $6.3M, PPP Fraud. A Respected Business Owner, Environmental Crime – Public Corruption, $2.4 M. Even in 2024, PPP COVID-19 Loan Fraud Are Still Being Prosecuted, $11.2 M. Synergy Healthcare System pleads guilty to […] - [ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY. Client Password Needed](https://pprsus.com/about-the-administrative-remedy-process/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: ## Pages - [About Dr. Marc Blatstein](https://pprsus.com/about-dr-marc-blatstein/): A EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? THE DEVIL IS IN ‘PREPARATION’ FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW. * * PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED PREPARATION V YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BEFORE YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW A TOGETHER WITH YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS, EMBEDDED INTO YOUR OFFICIAL PRESENTENCE REPORT A MAKING IT A “MEDICAL-REFERRAL,” NEXT YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE. TOGETHER, A YOU’RE READY TO ALLOCUTE WITH YOUR JUDGE – THAT MAY LOWER YOUR SENTENCE * Remember, neither I nor anyone else can make any Promises or Guarantees as to what any judge or the BOP will do. A A FACING THIS EVENT IS OVERWHELMING: LAWYERS – DECISIONS […] - [YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW DETERMINES...](https://pprsus.com/the-presentence-interview/): Q YOUR MEDICAL CARE, PLACEMENT, AND SENTENCE. a The Probation Officer Who Will Be Interviewing You (The PSI), Is The Most Important Person You’ll Meet – Because Your Judge Will Depend On Them For Recommending Your Sentence. This Is Your Moment To Make A Great First Impression. A a DOCUMENTS AND OTHER PREPARATION FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW A HOW CAN YOU MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION AT YOUR INTERVIEW? a The probation officer will have contacted your attorney to request a comprehensive list of documents. You must organize these documents carefully and ensure that they are spell-checked for accuracy. The […] - [Blog](https://pprsus.com/blog/) - [RESOURCES. Client Password Needed](https://pprsus.com/resources/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Medical Healthcare CARE LEVEL (I-IV) Placement](https://pprsus.com/medical-healthcare-care-level-i-iv-placement/): This video provides an overview of how healthcare is provided in federal prisons and is dependent on several factors. First, an accurate and comprehensive Presentence Report, then, unfortunately, staffing as there is a severe shortage. As of 10/2023, a client returned from Butner Low and reported that only contracted doctors would come in from the outside to the Low and FMC (the BOP’s best hospital) every 2-3 weeks. All surgeries were going to Duke Medical Center, which is good. This is just something to keep in mind as, hopefully, things there have improved. Is Determined By The Information You Provided […] - [About Marc Blatstein](https://pprsus.com/about-marc-blatstein/): SENTENCING OR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE – BOTH ARE EQUALLY STRESSFUL. FOR A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME, PREPARATION FOR BOTH IS CRUCIAL.  Marc Blatstein was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school. He later attended George Washington University in Washington, DC., for his undergraduate degree, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He worked a job on the side to help offset the high costs of a college education. Marc later attended Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, where he studied medical training and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree. While studying there, he started the “Pink Panther Bartenders” along […] - [WHITE-COLLAR: STEPS TO TRY & GET A LESSER SENTENCE](https://pprsus.com/white-collar-indicted-and-facing-prison/): IF YOU HEAR RUMORS, YOU NEED LEGAL REPRESENTATION. * HEALTHCARE, LAW, BUSINESS, OR CONGRESSMAN: THE DOJ INDICTS EQUALLY. S EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? THE DEVIL IS IN ‘YOUR PREPARATION,’ FOR YOUR PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW. a a IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO FIRST, START WITH A FREE CONSULTATION FOR YOU OR A LOVED ONE. THIS IS MY PERSONAL CELL (240.888.7778), I ANSWER AND RETURN ALL OF MY CALLS. – Dr. Marc a If you have received a Target Letter or hear rumors that the FBI is asking questions, do Not Wait To Get legal representation. 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