| Adverse action reports against optometrists: Perspectives from the National Practitioner Data Bank over 18 years. | |
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PMID: 21524604 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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PURPOSE: The aim of this analysis is to describe characteristics of National Provider Data Bank (NPDB) adverse action reports against optometrists. METHODS: NPDB public use files were analyzed for details of reported optometrist adverse actions from 1991 through 2008. Types of actions, basis for actions, and reporting source were identified, along with geographic and demographic data. RESULTS: Between 1991 and 2008, a total of 216 adverse actions against optometrists were recorded nationally. Exclusion from Medicare or another government program accounted for 92% of all reports; the remaining 8% were related to unfavorable privileging decisions. Most cases with identifiable explanations were the result of either defaults on student loans (55%) or charges of fraud and abuse (39%). Over two thirds of all reports originated in just 12 states, and 74% involved younger optometrists (age 30 to 49). Repeat offenses were reported for 38% of sanctioned optometrists. CONCLUSION: NPDB reported adverse actions against optometrists are infrequent but most commonly involve exclusion from Medicare or similar government programs. Student loan default, particularly by younger optometrists, is the single most common cause, followed by allegations of fraud and abuse. Because this national database is permanently archived and widely used by licensing and credentialing bodies, optometrists should endeavor to be ethically responsible and strive to avoid behaviors that mandate such action reports. |
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Robert S Duszak; Richard Duszak |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.) Volume: 82 ISSN: 1558-1527 ISO Abbreviation: Optometry Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-04-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100912421 Medline TA: Optometry Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 318-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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Published by Elsevier Inc. |
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Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
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