Physician Fined $25K Over Supervision of DNP Who Called Herself 'Doctor'
A supervising physician was recently fined $25,000 for not following the supervision agreement according to state laws.
This article by Medscape, Physician Fined 25k Over Supervision, shows how a provider not only didn’t review the agreement but was not overseeing per the California state law. Medscape also did an article in April of 2023, Malpractice Risks for Docs Who Oversee NPs or PAs that brings forward some of the malpractice risks for doctors who oversee nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs). As healthcare organizations start to bring in more advanced practice practitioners, it is important to consider your state-specific laws and regulations around supervision requirements. In the hospital setting, CMS “Conditions of Participation” need to be complied with as well. This can create confusion for licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) and oversight requirements. Medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and individual privileges need to be carefully constructed to meet all state and federal requirements. MMIC has a practice tip Advanced Practice Providers to help you navigate.
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