Many Adverse NPDB Actions Are Reported That Should Not Be; Here Are Examples
We are constantly being contacted by physicians, nurse practitioners, and other licensed health professionals seeking to appeal adverse National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports. Often, we find that an adverse report has been made when the matter should not have been. Federal regulations and NPDB guidelines establish the types of incidents authorized to be reported to the NPDB. When an employer or other organization makes an improper report, it should be challenged and removed.
Types of Matters That Are Not Authorized for NPDB Reports.
There are many others. We see them all the time.
Improperly Reported to the NPDB? Get a Lawyer and Challenge It!
If you are reported improperly to the NPDB, you must retain the services of a good health lawyer experienced with NPDB issues. An adverse NPDB report can follow you for life and can make future employment very difficult. An experienced health lawyer will know exactly what to do to have the improper report removed.Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late, Contact Experienced Health Law Attorneys.
The Health Law Firm attorneys routinely represent physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), dentists, and other health professionals in dealing with reports being made to the NPDB, disputing NPDB reports and appealing NPDB reports, hospital clinical privileges hearings, medical staff fair hearings, medical staff peer reviews. Its attorneys include those who are board-certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, as well as licensed health professionals who are also attorneys.
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About the Author: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. He is the President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, which has a national practice. Its main office is in the Orlando, Florida, area. www.TheHealthLawFirm.com The Health Law Firm, 1101 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, Phone: (407) 331-6620 or Toll-Free: (888) 331-6620.
Current Open Positions with The Health Law Firm. The Health Law Firm always seeks qualified individuals interested in health law. Its main office is in the Orlando, Florida, area. If you are a current member of The Florida Bar or a qualified professional who is interested, please forward a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or fax them to (407) 331-3030.
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Many Adverse NPDB Actions Are Reported That Should Not Be; Here Are Examples
Under Medical Peer Review from the Military or the Veterans Administration? Get Experienced Legal Representation Now
What to Do When Notified of a Claim, Investigation, Peer Review Action, or Quality Assurance Investigation (QAI)?
What Are Questions I Should Ask of an Attorney with Whom I Consult?
These are the questions that I suggest you ask any attorney you consult with:
1. What is your experience in dealing with the military or VA medical system?
2. How many similar matters of this nature have you handled?
3. Are you familiar with National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports, challenges, and appeals?
4. How many such NPDB matters have you handled?
5. How many cases have you handled in which you assisted in making statements for input into such investigations or inquiries?
6. Are you familiar with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DOD and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) taking DOD NPDB reports out from under the regular NPDB procedures?
7. How many military or VA quality assurance investigations have you represented physicians?
8. How many VA and military peer review/clinical privileges hearings have you done?
9. How familiar are you with hospitals and health systems?
10. How familiar are you with the military medical system, the roles of the Surgeons General, and the Department of Defense Division of Health Affairs (DOD HA)?
11. How familiar are you with DOD PM 6025.13?
12. How familiar are you with: VHA Directive 1190 (Peer Review for Quality Managment), VHA Handbook 1050.01 (VHA National Patient Safety Improvement Handbook), VHA Handbook 1100.17 (National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Reports), VHA Handbook 1100.19 (Credentialing and Privileging), VHA Directive 2008-077 (Quality Management (QM) and Patient Safety Activities . . . ), VHA Directive 1026 (VHA Enterprise Framework for Quality, Safety and Management), and VA Handbook 5120/14 (Employee/Management Relations)?
Consult a Health Law Attorney Familiar with Army, Navy, and Air Force Health Care Professionals and Their Problems.
About the Author: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. He is the President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, which has a national practice. Its main office is in the Orlando, Florida, area. www.TheHealthLawFirm.com The Health Law Firm, 1101 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, Phone: (407) 331-6620 or Toll-Free: (888) 331-6620.
Attorney Positions with The Health Law Firm. The Health Law Firm always seeks qualified attorneys interested in health law practice. Its main office is in the Orlando, Florida, area. If you are a member of The Florida Bar and are interested, forward a cover letter and your resume to: [email protected] or fax to: (407) 331-3030.