Policy Corner
Is It Reportable?
A hospital began an investigation of a physician on staff for issues related to professional competence 4 weeks prior to the expiration of the physician's clinical privileges. The physician failed to renew the clinical privileges while the investigation was ongoing. Should this event be reported to the NPDB?
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Guidebook Q&As
Peer Review Organization Negative Actions or Findings
Private Accreditation Organizations Negative Actions or Findings
Exclusions from Federal and State Health Care Programs
Federal or State Health Care-Related Criminal Convictions
Other Adjudicated Actions or Decisions
Policy Guidance
Length of Action Requirement for Reporting Clinical Privileging Actions
When Can Query Responses Be Shared Within a Health Care System?
Medical Malpractice Payments and Sole Shareholder Employees
Medical Malpractice Payment to Non-Patients
Reporting Impaired Practitioners
Reporting Participation in Pretrial Intervention Programs