The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania unanimously decided that a serial killer cannot sue his psychiatrist for gross negligence because the action is barred by the [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time [.]

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Explain any gaps longer than six months Statement of work limitations, license history, and sanctions Only required if you are applying to join UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and Medicaid plans W-9 form Hospital staff privileges Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Active errors/omissions (malpractice) insurance or state-approved alternative Malpractice (..)

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MedTrainer

MARCH 22, 2024

In this blog, we’ll highlight how to navigate Cigna provider enrollment. As a healthcare provider, you understand the importance of working with insurance payers to ensure smooth and timely reimbursement. The challenge is meeting each payer’s unique provider credentialing and enrollment process.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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Med Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

In summary, when negotiating a physician contract, it is important to pay attention to the restrictive covenants, contract term and termination, malpractice coverage, compensation, and plan for the worst-case scenario. It is necessary to take the time to carefully review and negotiate your physician contract.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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Verisys

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are seven red flags to look out for and the reasons why: Incomplete or inconsistent application: Missing or conflicting data regarding education, training, work history, licensure, or malpractice history might indicate false information or attempts to conceal relevant details.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this blog, we’ll review insurance credentialing and the steps to getting credentialed with insurance companies. The organization should also obtain malpractice and liability insurance for the provider since all insurance companies require it. There are several steps to this time-consuming process. What is Insurance Credentialing?

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Reduce Medical Malpractice Risk: Ensuring patient safety is a fundamental component of compliance plans. By maintaining high standards of care and safety, healthcare organizations can reduce the risk of medical malpractice claims and associated liability.

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Verisys

AUGUST 17, 2023

Mitigating liability and legal risks Malpractice claims and legal disputes can financially and emotionally drain healthcare providers and organizations. Medical staff service teams typically check at least half a dozen primary sources to properly verify a healthcare provider’s credentials.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore these and how behavioral health practices are adopting technology to prepare for the future. This may include proof of licensure, certification, accreditation, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), and other supporting documentation.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss the two processes and key differences between provider enrollment and credentialing. The employer may also review any pending and past medical malpractice cases or disciplinary actions. So, what is the difference between provider enrollment and credentialing?

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

This creates the potential for adverse patient outcomes, leading to expensive malpractice lawsuits. Thorough and ongoing provider screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims. Mistake No. Mistake No.

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McBrayer Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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MedTrainer

JULY 10, 2023

This involves checking for any disciplinary actions, malpractice claims, or adverse events related to the provider’s practice. They evaluate factors such as educational background, training, work history, malpractice history, disciplinary actions, references, and any other relevant criteria. Review professional practice history.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and contains medical malpractice payments and adverse action reports on healthcare professionals. The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a confidential information clearinghouse operated by the U.S. For more information, view the webinar on demand.

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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. By Jennifer S. Few cases have been brought, and so far there is no record of successful judgements or settlements.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 23, 2024

Without it, healthcare companies are subject to potential lawsuits for medical malpractice, negligence, and others. Introduces liability: Medical credentialing helps to confirm a provider’s legitimacy to practice and deliver quality outcomes. If a healthcare provider’s competency isn’t reviewed, they pose potential patient safety issues.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Legal costs, settlements, and increased malpractice insurance premiums can put financial burdens on ASCs found guilty of negligent credentialing. This process should include comprehensive checks of education, training, licensure, malpractice history, and any disciplinary actions. Financial Consequences. Long-Term Consequences.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 6, 2021

When dealing with situations regarding medical malpractice, sharing patient information may help reduce the chances of a case where a healthcare professional could be held liable for mistreatment. Reduction in Liability. 3 Disadvantages of Sharing Patient Information Keeping You Connected and Compliant With MedTrainer.

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HealthStream

MAY 24, 2019

For organizations, burnout translates to increased turnover, lost productivity, and increased malpractice lawsuits” (Plemmons, 2018). Plemmons, Joy, “2 Remedies for Reducing Burnout Among Healthcare Workers,” Gallup Blog, March 13, 2018, Retrieved at [link]. References. Download the full article here.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. National Institutes for Health Communication Breakdowns Errors or failures in communication among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers, lead to misunderstandings, delays in treatment, or inappropriate care. Communication failures resulted in $1.7

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MedTrainer

MARCH 12, 2024

Legal Implications: The landscape of medical malpractice and legal liability is intrinsically linked to reporting. They often necessitate root cause analyses, which can reveal systemic weaknesses and drive the formulation of safer policies and practices.

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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. The specialist contacts other parties and primary sources to verify the provider’s information – prior employers, references, and educational institutions.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Malpractice Insurance. Providers must show proof of malpractice insurance coverage or liability insurance to begin practicing. Work History. A detailed account of work history — including previous positions, dates of employment, and responsibilities — is typically required. References.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 18, 2024

Credentialing Delays: The credentialing process can be lengthy, often involving gathering and verifying extensive documentation, including education, training, licensure, certifications, malpractice history, and references. Delays in this process can delay providers’ ability to practice in the ASC.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

It may be begun because a patient files s medical malpractice lawsuit. This is part 1 of a 2 part blog series. Follow the rules for professional correspondence, that I wrote about in a prior blog about this. I will continue these tips in Part 2 of this blog. It may be begun because of an unexpected adverse outcome.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CMS stated that this could include any misdemeanor that places the Medicare program or its beneficiaries at immediate risk, such as a malpractice suit that results in a conviction of criminal neglect or misconduct. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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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. Legal and Regulatory Risks: Non-compliance with laws and regulations like HIPAA can lead to fines, penalties, and legal expenses.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. To assess the provider’s experience and reputation within the healthcare community, the work history of the provider must be verified without any gaps longer than 30 days.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. To assess the provider’s experience and reputation within the healthcare community, the work history of the provider must be verified without any gaps longer than 30 days.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. To assess the provider’s experience and reputation within the healthcare community, the work history of the provider must be verified without any gaps longer than 30 days.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers. What Is the Scope of an OIG Inspection?

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. If you have questions, would like assistance submitting a comment or would like additional information about this topic, please contact Erin Drummy at (317) 977-1414 or edrummy@hallrender.com or your primary Hall Render contact.

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