Medical Board Investigations: What You Need to Know

Program Description

As regulatory intrusion on the practice of medicine continues, increased awareness of most common regulatory complaints and investigations is critical to protecting the practice of good medicine. Healthcare professionals have a poor understanding of the insurance coverage and adjudication processes for these matters. This seminar will review the most common Medical Board administrative actions brought against physicians and the process for responding to them. Strategies for preventing complaints and mitigating their impact when they do occur will be discussed.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Identify the most common regulatory claims against healthcare professionals.
• List three steps to take in the event of receipt of regulatory complaint or notice of investigation.
• Describe risk reduction strategies for the prevention or mitigation of regulatory complaints.

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the contact of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

Faculty

Carol Murray, RHIA, CPHRM, CPPS, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company

Philipa Remington, Esq., Thiebaud Remington Thornton Bailey LLP

James McClendon, Esq., Husch Blackwell

Continuing Education Credit

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

Complies with State Requirements

Texas Medical Board Ethics requirement.

Contact CME

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.