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New Rule Keeps Docs in the Dark about National Practitioner Data Bank Queries
Citing a need to prevent tampering of evidence in criminal investigations of physicians, a federal rule taking effect on December 23 will prevent physicians from receiving notice if law enforcement accesses information about them through the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), American Medical News reports.
Although only an estimated 1% of the total (20) NPDB queries are made from law enforcement annually, an unidentified national physician organization cited concerns that the exemption to the Privacy Act would "result in wasted law enforcement resources and would deny physicians due process."
Until the rule takes effect, physicians will continue to be notified if someone requests information about them from the Data Bank and have the right to object to anything they believe is inaccurate, Andrew B. Wachler, a healthcare lawyer who represents physicians on medical licensure and staff privilege issues, told amnews.
Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/6twx6jk
American Medical News:http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsd1213.htm
Source: Fierce Practice Management
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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