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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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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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Understanding Sanction Screening: Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity Under HIPAA

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

These screenings search through various databases containing records of individuals or organizations barred from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal/state healthcare programs due to fraud, abuse, or other offenses. Why is Sanction Screening Vital Under HIPAA?

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7 Red Flags to Watch for During Healthcare Credentialing

Verisys

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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Quick Guide to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Provider Trust

In this quick guide, we’ll explore the importance of including NPDB monitoring in your routine license and exclusion monitoring to protect your organization and the patients you serve from fraud, waste, and abuse. Its mission is to enhance healthcare quality, defend the public, and decrease healthcare fraud and misuse in the U.S.

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8 Common Provider Credentialing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Verisys

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.