Health Law Gurus

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Change may be coming soon to Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice venue rule (Rule 1006(a.1))—a 1))—a change that could send medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia skyrocketing. Notably, the report did not draw any conclusions as to what impacts eliminating the medical malpractice venue rule may have.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 21, 2025

Fewer medical malpractice lawsuits, and Better patient health outcomes, such as increased quality of care and safety and reduced medical errors. It also helps reduce medical errors, enhances care quality and safety, and may even lower the risk of malpractice claims. Increased adherence to treatment protocols.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 16, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time bar on malpractice claims. Indest III, J.D., Background Facts.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

"It made sense that all eyes were on the hospitals, because they were overwhelmed with sick patients," said Dr. Donna R. Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies. Shelley, a professor in the Department of Policy and Public Health Management at the New York University School of Global Public Health.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In a recent survey by medical malpractice insurer The Doctors Company, […]. Today, most health IT leaders seem sold on the potential healthcare AI deployment can offer, as its benefits are becoming clearer every day.

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

In a high-stakes environment, like a hospital emergency room, efficiency and accuracy in staffing ensure that qualified medical professionals are available to provide immediate, high-quality care. Provider data quality is a fundamental necessity for the healthcare industry.

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Verisys

APRIL 3, 2025

Think about a hospital credentialing service onboarding a traveling nurse in the middle of flu season. Faster Verification Automated systems instantly verify licenses , certifications, and malpractice history by pulling data from authoritative sources in secondssomething that would take human credentialing teams weeks to complete.

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 19, 2021

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 28, 2020, a Florida appeals court tossed out a medical malpractice suit accusing a University of Miami doctor of providing negligent treatment at a public teaching hospital. Indest III, J.D., Background of the Suit.

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Further, the failure of a hospital to verify a practitioners qualifications can have a direct impact on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the operational success of healthcare organizations. Hospitals & Health Systems. Sources: StatPearls. Credentialing. link] The Joint Commission. Federal Deemed Status Fact Sheet.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 4, 2024

About 400,000 hospitalized patients annually experience harm that was preventable. A lack of consistent, up-to-date, efficient, and easy-to-follow hospital policies and procedures creates opportunities for a host of problems. While they provide structure for healthcare settings, they aren’t simply a list of rules.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 2, 2022

Since students were not classified as critical employees of hospitals, it became difficult for them to gain clinical hours with patients. In another study by Harvard scientists, the monetary value of simulation training was assessed by examining malpractice claims. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shift in medical education.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

To make it even more complex, we should also look at the realities of hospital privileging. When seeing a patient in a hospital via telehealth, the clinician not only has to be licensed in the state, they also have to be credentialed by the hospital and be granted privileges to operate as part of the medical staff of that hospital.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This process typically includes: Verification of medical education and training Confirmation of board certifications Review of malpractice history Checking state medical licenses Its not just about initial credentialing, though. This due diligence can significantly reduce malpractice claims risk and protect patients and institutions.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

By outsourcing medical credentialing, hospitals can significantly reduce their costs. According to recent surveys of major metropolitan hospitals , departments that typically share the responsibility for credentialing include: The Compliance Office. million dollars for an average-sized hospital. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Hospital credentialing, sometimes referred to as healthcare credentialing, is the process of verifying that a provider is qualified to provide medical services. Done properly, hospital credentialing also protects providers and hospitals. Done properly, hospital credentialing also protects providers and hospitals.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Explain any gaps longer than six months Statement of work limitations, license history, and sanctions Only required if you are applying to join UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and Medicaid plans W-9 form Hospital staff privileges Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Active errors/omissions (malpractice) insurance or state-approved alternative Malpractice (..)

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Bill of Health

APRIL 22, 2022

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England has stated on the question of updating and the volume of information being received by hospitals (trusts) and other health organizations: “The current patient safety landscape is confused and complex, with no clear understanding of how it is organised (..)

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2022

Limited English-speaking and deaf patients disproportionately suffer adverse events during care, as well as higher rates of hospitalization and morbidity due to misdiagnosis and mistreatment that result from language barriers. Healthcare providers face ever-increasing risks of malpractice, with 55% of cases resulting from miscommunication.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 27, 2021

lawsuit against a Seattle VA hospital can proceed. The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred during psychiatric treatment for a non-workplace-related injury. As a result, the three-judge panel of the appeals court said that US Navy veteran and VA nurse S.H.s' In 2019, the district court dismissed S.H.

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Verisys

APRIL 3, 2025

Delays in Provider Onboarding Every day a physician , nurse , or other medical provider waits for hospital credentialing approval means a potential loss in earnings from patient visits, procedures, and insurance reimbursements. For instance, CMS has issued fines to hospitals for noncompliance with various regulations.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

Understanding Hospital Vendor Credentialing requirements is crucial to carefully evaluate and review all services, ensuring favorable results for healthcare services that directly or indirectly interact with patients. Background Checks: Any criminal record, dishonesty issues, and malpractice claims.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. Physician credentialing is required not only for initial hiring but also for obtaining admitting privileges at hospitals or joining a medical practice.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 20, 2024

It acts as a shield against malpractice claims under the False Claim Act. It is an administrative burden if a hospital goes to credentialing these locum physicians. This is applicable to organizations and hospitals which operate as a group and receive reimbursement collectively. What does billing under another provider mean?

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Mote") had previously resigned his position at Mineral Community Hospital ("the Hospital") and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child. Mote , 2012 MT 283, P.3d 3d (not yet released for publication), an expectant mother hired an obstetrician who maintained a practice in his home. The obstetrician ("Dr.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. Mistake No. 4: Not updating and verifying information. Mistake No.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hospital stocks dropped 32.6% Rising costs for nurses and hospital staff along with growing labor shortages have resulted in several of the largest hospital companies, such as HCA Healthcare, lowering earnings estimates, which drove prices downward across the sub-sector in Q2 2022. from $34.61 in CY 2022 to $33.08 in CY 2023.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and contains medical malpractice payments and adverse action reports on healthcare professionals. This prevents practitioners from moving from state to state or hospital to hospital with a hidden record. For more information, view the webinar on demand.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

Hospitals or health systems may not allocate adequate resources or staff to complete the medical credentialing process. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed Courts have held hospitals liable when a physician falsifies credentials, and the hospital fails to do its due diligence in verifying them.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This includes verifying qualifications, submitting proof of malpractice insurance , and ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulatory compliance standards. court documents, dismissals) for all malpractice/disciplinary actions OR completion of appropriate explanation form (if applicable).

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MedTrainer

MAY 7, 2024

Note: The timeline depends on response times from medical schools, residencies, specialty boards, and hospitals. After receiving a completed application, the company performs primary source verification before presenting the request for participation to the credentialing committee.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

If you are a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical pharmacist, oral surgeon, ophthalmologist, or other licensed health professional with clinical privileges in a hospital, chances are that one day you will be subject to a peer review action or investigation. It may be commenced because of complaints filed by hospital staff.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

External pressures from payors to malpractice lawyers to patients themselves lead to marginal and, too often, unnecessary treatments. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Illinois cut its anesthetic gas purchases by 80%. These highly potent greenhouse gases had comprised half of the hospital’s carbon footprint.)

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