Designated Equivalent Sources for PSV Flashcards
1
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What are designated equivalent sources?
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- Agencies that maintain specific items of credential information that is identical to the information at the primary sources.
- All accrediting organizations have specific requirements regarding designated equivalent sources for individual items to be verified.
2
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What is NPDB?
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- Data bank
- Created in response to provisions of the HCQIA
- Professional competence & conduct
3
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What is HIPDB?
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- Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996) established the HIPDB
- Fraud & abuse in health insurance & health care
4
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What is FSMB?
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- Federation of State Medical Boards
- Represents 70 medical & osteopathic boards
5
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What is AMA Physician Masterfile?
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- American Medical Association
- Source for demographic, educational & practice information on all U.S. MDs
- Physician profiles remain permanently, even upon death
- CVOs must sign an agreement with AMA
6
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What is CIN-BAD?
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Chiropractic Information Network-Board Action Databank of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
- Licensing, sanctions
- Subscription required
7
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What is AOA?
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- American Osteopathic Association
- Official source for osteopathic physician information
8
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What is CSA Registration Database?
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- Controlled Substances Act
- CSA= PSV of DEA
9
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What is ECFMG?
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- Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- IMG (International Medical Graduates) must have valid ECFMG certificate
- ECFMG database provides PSV of IMG’s ECFMG certification status
10
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What is OIG?
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- Office of Inspector General
- Exclusion from federal programs
11
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What is EPLS?
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- Excluded Parties List System
- Excluded from federal contracts
