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Doctor Gives Up License Due to Allegations of Malpractice and Over-Prescribing Pills

The Health Law Firm

A doctor in Polk County, Florida, has lost his license to practice medicine. Rather than risk having his license revoked in an administrative proceeding, the now former doctor offered to voluntarily relinquish his license. Click here to read the entire Lakeland Ledger article.

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Medical Credentialing Services in New York

MedTrainer

In this article, I’ll share what I’ve learned about credentialing medical providers in New York. Annual Updates Most of the New York organizations that my team works with ask for NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) reports, background checks, malpractice insurance information, and more. Primary Source Verification. Payer Enrollment.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

This article outlines some of the key compliance aspects specific to Ohio, so you know what’s needed to establish a sufficient compliance program. The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.

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Medical Credentialing Services in New Jersey

MedTrainer

The process typically takes around 60 days (as of the writing of this article) and recredentialing happens every two to seven years, depending on the payer. Both licensing and credentialing processes are pivotal in upholding the integrity and safety of healthcare delivery in the state of New Jersey. Primary Source Verification.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Yet, as you can see from the article, we are moving in a positive direction. Misdiagnoses.

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What is Provider Credentialing in Healthcare?

Medisys Compliance

Provider screening: This is the process of screening healthcare providers to ensure they meet certain standards and criteria, such as background checks and license verifications. Insurance verification: The insurance company verifies that the provider has adequate malpractice insurance coverage.

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The Cost of Non-Compliance in Healthcare: A Deep Dive into the Consequences

Compliancy Group

This article will explore the consequences of non-compliance in healthcare and highlight the importance of implementing an effective compliance program. When regulators identify violations , they often require corrective action plans or impose sanctions that may include temporary suspension or revocation of licenses.