Many Adverse NPDB Actions Are Reported That Should Not Be; Here Are Examples
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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 that are 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 […]