Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

Cleveland Clinic Strategic Lead for Virtual Health Steven Shook cited attendee discussions around medical license reciprocity, but noted that a national approach could lead to fragmented care if local providers aren't engaged. He also cited the importance of affordable malpractice insurance for providers practicing over state lines.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

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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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

The economic realities, such as the costs of clinical trials, and existing legal structures, such as production and market licenses, are different from other industries/sectors and need to be taken into account by regulators. that may not be true for dating apps, to give one example. A different example has to do with how the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

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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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 10, 2012

A doctor in Polk County, Florida, has lost his license to practice medicine. Rather than risk having his license revoked in an administrative proceeding, the now former doctor offered to voluntarily relinquish his license. Murray, J.D., Attorney, The Health Law Firm.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Thoroughly reviewing and verifying credentials helps organizations identify any gaps or issues that may pose risks to patient safety, such as expired licenses or malpractice claims. Fines, medical malpractice claims, and patient harm are concerns if credentialing isn’t properly managed. Risk Mitigation.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 6, 2020

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through the Nurses Service Organization (NSO) or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Most mental health counselors, psychologists, and social workers carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance policies to protect them against claims and suits for malpractice. Indest III, J.D.,

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Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. Credentialing services perform this verification by contacting primary sources, such as medical schools and licensing boards, to confirm the physician’s education and qualifications.

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The Health Law Firm

JUNE 8, 2021

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through Nurses Service Organization (NSO) or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D.,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 26, 2023

They need to get clarity around what they're allowed to do legally, and certainly what their malpractice coverage will allow them to do. These are just some of the impressive results from the new survey. They also need to regularly find out the location of the patient. Where is the patient calling in from? What's the address?

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Proper documentation of client treatment records is crucial for defending against malpractice lawsuits, licensing board complaints, ethics complaints and Medicare or [.]

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Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. Credentialing services perform this verification by contacting primary sources, such as medical schools and licensing boards, to confirm the physician’s education and qualifications.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

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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MedTrainer

MAY 30, 2024

Traditionally, credentialers call the appropriate entities to verify transcripts, licenses, etc. They also conduct background checks, which require calling law enforcement and other regulatory agencies for criminal records and malpractice history. Keeping the spreadsheet current requires continuous effort.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania unanimously decided that a serial killer cannot sue his psychiatrist for gross negligence because the action is barred by the [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania unanimously decided that a serial killer cannot sue his psychiatrist for gross negligence because the action is barred by the [.]

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.

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MedTrainer

MAY 7, 2024

Here are the key steps: Gather Training and Education Gather Licensing and Certification Gather Work History Details Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Following Application Submission Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 21, 2023

By credentialing doctors, insurance companies can ensure that their customers receive high-quality care and that the doctors they work with are qualified and licensed to provide the care they need. By verifying a doctor’s credentials, insurance companies can mitigate the risk of malpractice claims and ensure patient safety.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Pandemic allowed those who were hesitant to try out telemedicine. Misdiagnoses. On-demand nursing.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Along with having necessary educational degrees and medical licenses, maintaining such credentials is also important and comes under credentialing. Generally, credentialing specialists verify the educational degrees, medical licenses, experience certificates, and training programs. What do we mean by maintaining credentials here?

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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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Physician Credentialing Company

JANUARY 17, 2025

Here are certain situations and entities who may require a COI in healthcare: HealthcareProviders: A COI showing medical malpractice insurance or professional liability coverage may be required for doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. This is a necessary form to verify a physicians insurance.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

An organization must verify all certifications and licenses for every provider who administers patient services. 4: Not updating and verifying information Healthcare practitioners need to renew their licenses and credentials on a regular basis, according to federal and state laws. Mistake No. Mistake No. Mistake No. Mistake No.

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McBrayer Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Often, these procedures require the supervision of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, creating a unique regulatory issue.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JUNE 12, 2024

You will need to gather and submit documents such as your medical license, malpractice insurance, and board certifications. Key Documents Required Medical license Board certifications Malpractice insurance Malpractice insurance Completing these steps correctly is crucial for a smooth credentialing experience.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are the key steps: Gather Training and Education Gather Licensing and Certification Gather Work History Details Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Following Application Submission Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., 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 [.]

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Verisys

AUGUST 17, 2023

This helps guarantee that all practitioners in your organization meet the requisite licensing and certification requirements. Mitigating liability and legal risks Malpractice claims and legal disputes can financially and emotionally drain healthcare providers and organizations.

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Physician Credentialing Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Credentialing refers to the verification process in which the evaluation of a provider’s educational degrees, medical license, and training certifications is done to check their legitimacy. All the degrees, certifications, and licenses are verified by contacting the issuing bodies. What Is Credentialing with Insurance Companies?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 23, 2024

Many other licensed healthcare providers must be credentialed: nurses, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and behavioral health therapists. For example, a healthcare organization verifies a provider’s state license by calling or searching the state license registration board. BLS/ACLS certifications status.

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Verisys

JANUARY 11, 2022

These must include issuing state, license type, license number, status, and issue and expiration dates. Malpractice history and hospital sanctions. Malpractice Insurance. Provider privileging : authorizing and granting a licensed or certified healthcare practitioner’s specific scope of services. Certificates.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2024

Before joining Hall Render, Katie gained hands-on litigation experience in medical malpractice defense, product liability and premises liability cases. Her legal career began at the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, where she spent three years in the Licensing Enforcement Section during law school.

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