Our healthcare and business law firm consistently works with physicians who are dealing with complications resulting from adverse reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”). A previous blog post outlines the process for disputing an NPDB report. Although difficult, our law firm has had success in appeals to HHS resulting in void reports. This post provides more information about the process of disputing a report directly with HHS and what occurs with a successful resolution. If you have a question about the NPDB or would like to discuss this blog post, you may contact our healthcare and business law firm at (404) 685-1662 (Atlanta) or (706) 722-7886 (Augusta), or by email, info@littlehealthlaw.com. You may also learn more about our law firm by visiting www.littlehealthlaw.com.
Initiating the Dispute with HHS
As mentioned in our previous blog post, Two Steps to Dispute an NPDB Report, after attempting to resolve a dispute with the reporting entity, a provider can elevate the dispute by submitting a dispute to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (“HHS”). HHS’s jurisdiction to review reports is strictly limited, such that it can only review: (a) “if the report was submitted in accordance with reporting requirements”; (b) “if the reporting organization is eligible to report the information”; and (c) “if the report accurately depicts the action taken by the reporting organization and basis for the action in the organization’s written record.” It is important to frame the request in a way that allows HHS to agree and exercise its jurisdiction. For example, in a recent matter our firm worked on, our client resigned from employment while the entity was conducting an investigation into matters relating to our client. Continue reading ›
Our healthcare and business law firm consistently works with physicians who are dealing with complications resulting from adverse reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”) as well as entities in deciding what reports may be appropriate for certain situations. Whether you are on the side of the provider or reporting entity, it is important to understand the types of NPDB reports that are permitted. This post outlines the four types of reports. If you have a question about the NPDB or would like to discuss this blog post, you may contact our healthcare and business law firm at (404) 685-1662 (Atlanta) or (706) 722-7886 (Augusta), or by email, 
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