How do I determine if my entity is eligible to query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?
Each entity is responsible for determining its eligibility to participate in the NPDB and must certify that eligibility in writing. Eligibility requirements for participating in the NPDB are specified in the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) (42 USC Sec. 11101 01/26/98) which defines the types of entities that are eligible to query the NPDB. The statute specifies that State licensing boards, hospitals, professional societies, and other health care entities that provide health care services and follow a formal peer review process to further quality care are eligible to query the NPDB. You should review the statutory definition to determine whether your entity meets these requirements. The Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 is located on the Data Banks home page under the Legislation & Regulations category. Or, see page B-1 of the Eligible Entities chapter of the NPDB Guidebook, which is available under the Publications category on the Data Banks home page. (Al
Each entity is responsible for determining its eligibility to participate in the NPDB and must certify that eligibility in writing. Eligibility requirements for participating in the NPDB are specified in the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) which defines the types of entities that are eligible to query the NPDB. The statute specifies that State licensing boards, hospitals, professional societies, and other health care entities that provide health care services and follow a formal peer review process to further quality care are eligible to query the NPDB. You should review the statutory definition to determine whether your entity meets these requirements. The Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 is located on the Data Banks home page under the Legislation & Regulations category. Or, see page B-1 of the Eligible Entities chapter of the NPDB Guidebook, which is available under the Publications category on the Data Banks home page. (Also in Registration FAQ and NP
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