Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The longer the pandemic continues, the more obvious it is how effective the sweeping federal and state laws shielding medical providers from malpractice associated with COVID-19 have been. Absent fraud, after damages are awarded, plaintiffs cannot reopen their suits to reflect greater-than-expected future harm. By Jennifer S.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

This creates the potential for adverse patient outcomes, leading to expensive malpractice lawsuits. However, an even better source is an aggregated dataset such as Verisys’ FACIS (Fraud Abuse Control Information System). Thorough and ongoing provider screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM Due to the high volume of fraud schemes involving telemarketing revealed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over recent years, it is important that providers heed “buyer beware” when engaging with a telemarketing firm. “If If it is too good to be true it probably isn't.”

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Clinical Risks: These are associated with patient care and can include malpractice claims, costs of corrective procedures, and increased insurance premiums resulting from adverse patient outcomes. Financial Risks: They encompass losses from billing errors, fraud, and abuse claims, or failed investments related to healthcare provisions.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority. Maintaining compliance helps protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. Upon completion and approval, the provider can begin billing for medical services.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. As compliance requirements change to keep up with ever-evolving, accelerating fraud schemes and high expectations for quality care and outcomes, they place increasing demands on healthcare facilities. Credentials Verification Organizations to the Rescue?

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Please note that the potential for ulterior financial motives does not automatically presume that the intent is somehow suspect, in the same way that potential medical malpractice concerns does not legitimately question the clinical motives of all other providers.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Due Diligence Compliance Licensing 52

Verisys

APRIL 27, 2023

Verisys’ proprietary dataset, Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) , is the largest and most comprehensive dataset for screening allied health and medical providers. As a credentialing verification organization , Verisys has a variety of solutions that can meet your organization’s credentialing needs. With over 5.5

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Malpractice Licensing Fraud Medicaid 52

Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses COVID-19 40