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

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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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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 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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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. On-demand nursing. 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.

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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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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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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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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Court of Appeals of Iowa overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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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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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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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 2, 2024

Educational Qualifications Providers must hold a valid license to practice in the state where they intend to work. This involves providing a copy of the license and verification from the licensing board. Keep all credentials, licenses, and certifications up-to-date and readily available. Is credentialing part of RCM?

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

Defining Provider Credentialing Provider credentialing in healthcare refers to the process of verifying and evaluating the qualifications, credentials, and background of healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, before allowing them to provide care to patients.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

The specialist authenticates the provider’s education, work history, licenses, and other information during provider credentialing. Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A healthcare provider is anyone who delivers medical services — physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, dentists, etc. Some examples of required information include the provider’s education, work history, licenses, and references. What is Insurance Credentialing?

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Both licensing and credentialing processes are pivotal in upholding the integrity and safety of healthcare delivery in the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners oversees medical credentialing and licensing within the state. Primary Source Verification. Payers in New Jersey have specific requirements.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The Colorado Medical Board oversees medical credentialing and licensing within the state. To become credentialed in Colorado, healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurses, must submit a comprehensive application that includes their educational background, training, licensure, and work history.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

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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. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Click here to read part 2.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine. Simply applying existing principles of malpractice liability to telehealth is not straightforward, especially when it is unclear what an appropriate “standard of care” is.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

As skilled nursing ‘teeters,’ leaders look to DC for help on pay rule and more. Nurses lobby for ‘RaDonda’s Law’ Physician compensation now above pre-pandemic levels. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. Medical malpractice trends in Northwest Arkansas.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

How is the organization training its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) on policies and procedures? ? How does the organization hold its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) accountable for non-compliance? As AIHC advises, another resource is legal advice through your malpractice insurance company.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Family nurse practitioners. Nurses at Stanford, Packard hospitals start strike this morning. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. Head of Hawai?i Akorn to pay $7.9

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Care Taps Health Net Exec as New CEO COLORADO Aurora’s Fitzsimons plans development opportunities on 60 acres Boulder drug discovery co. 3 in the U.S. for maternity care Healthcare Shifts Driving Demand For Outpatient Facilities In Denver Insider Breach, Email Attacks Net $1.7M

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

DC allows CRNAs to practice without physician collaboration GWU Hospital nurses receive union certification. list includes 3 from Arizona ARKANSAS Children’s Miracle Network Raises $5.4M acres in Roseville for future primary care center U.S. list includes 3 from Arizona ARKANSAS Children’s Miracle Network Raises $5.4M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab HCA closes Florida mental health hospital Floridians give health care a “D” or “F.”

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab HCA closes Florida mental health hospital Floridians give health care a “D” or “F.”

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Humana sues to reverse cut to Medicare Advantage ratings Karen Lynch steps down as CVS Health CEO Nursing home survey teams don’t always have to include nurses: federal appeals court Senate report: How private equity ‘gutted’ dozens of U.S. health care company acquires three Del.

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