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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 next week (Dec. 23) will prevent physicians from receiving notice if law
NPDB shutdown flies in face of transparency movement
In a hugely controversial move, the Health Resources and Services Administration, under the Department of Health & Human Services, last week announced it is blocking public online access to the
SPOTLIGHT: Case highlights issues in reporting physician misdeeds
In theory, hospitals are required to report problem doctors to the National Practitioner Data Bank--a requirement that sounds straightforward enough. In practice, however, hospitals struggle with
