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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. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

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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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5 Ways to Improve Your Credentialing Committee Meetings

Verisys

If an application is missing key pieces, such as a scan through a primary source or a copy of their license, table the application. Start with quality data As a first step, pre-screening all applicants ensures that only viable applicants are presented to the credentials committee for review. With over 5.5

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

The lack of multistate licensure presents a barrier to telehealth because providers must obtain and uphold licensure (and the associated medical education and financial obligations) in multiple states. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.