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New Jersey Appeals Court Says Plaintiffs Don’t Need Presuit Affidavits to Sue LPNs in Medical Malpractice Cases

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a possibly precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit to file claims against a [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers.

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New Jersey Appeals Court Says Plaintiffs Don’t Need Presuit Affidavits to Sue LPNs in Medical Malpractice Cases

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a possibly precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit to file claims against a [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Quick Guide to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Provider Trust

A holistic approach to exclusion monitoring and license verifications must include monitoring of disciplinary databases such as the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and contains medical malpractice payments and adverse action reports on healthcare professionals.

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8 Common Provider Credentialing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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An organization must verify all certifications and licenses for every provider who administers patient services. 4: Not updating and verifying information Healthcare practitioners need to renew their licenses and credentials on a regular basis, according to federal and state laws. Mistake No. Mistake No. Mistake No. Mistake No.

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Are Provider Enrollment and Credentialing the Same?

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Provider enrollment is when a healthcare provider is registered with insurance networks or government payers , like Medicaid or Medicare. This process typically involves submitting an application with detailed information regarding the provider’s qualifications and licenses.

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Privileges and Credentialing Aren’t the Same

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The specialist authenticates the provider’s education, work history, licenses, and other information during provider credentialing. Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority.