State medical boards don’t make it easy for patients to learn about a doctor's past discipline. The Oregon Medical Board’s website allows patients to view some disciplinary and malpractice information ...

Few aspects of the healthcare regulatory apparatus evoke more confusion and dread for healthcare practitioners than the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB or Data Bank). Being reported to the Data ...

National Practitioner Data Bank Closed to the Public The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shut down public access to its National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The Department of ...

HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration has reinstated its National Practitioner Data Bank — with a new usage agreement — after pulling it offline in September. The data bank contains ...

3 Key Things to Know About the National Practitioners Data Bank A Physicians Practice report discusses three key points to know about the National Practitioners Data Bank, which houses all payments ...

The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a final rule consolidating the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank into the National Practitioner Data Bank. Effective May 6, this ...

The National Practitioner Data Bank has three loopholes that make it possible for physicians to practice in multiple states even after being accused of patient safety issues and incentivize hospitals ...

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