Credentialing Chronicles
"Credentialing Chronicles" is the go-to podcast uncovering the hidden truths and scandals in healthcare credentialing, licensing, and compliance. Hosted by industry experts, we dive into real cases, juicy controversies, and insider knowledge that every persons needs to know! 🎙️🔥
Credentialing Chronicles
Episode 19: Passed or Pulverized
When the auditors showed up… some healthcare facilities folded faster than a paper gown.
In this no-chill episode of Credentialing Chronicles, Shannen and Nyleen take you inside real cases where audits uncovered:
✔️ $61 million in fake Medicare claims
✔️ Genetic testing schemes with global players
✔️ Patient safety disasters
✔️ HIPAA nightmares (we’re talking 300,000+ exposed records 😱)
And yes—someone really tried to hide felony convictions with fake nominee owners.
Plus:
💡 How to check the OIG Exclusions List and SAM.gov
💥 PSA tips for patients, providers, and credentialing pros
📢 “Trust is earned. Licensure is verified.”
FOR OIG VERIFICATIONS:
https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/
FOR SAM VERIFICATIONS:
https://sam.gov/search/?index=_all&page=1&sort=modifiedDate&pageSize=25&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL
Resources Mentioned:
Verify your Nurses' Credentials:
https://www.nursys.com/
🔎 Verify Your Doctor’s Credentials
✔️ State-Specific Medical Board License Lookup:
Find your state’s board here:
https://www.fsmb.org/contact-a-state-medical-board/
✔️ Medicare Exclusions List (LEIE) – Check if your provider is federally excluded:
https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/exclusions_list.asp
✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts
For Medical Staff Professional:
✔️ FSMB.org – Federation of State Medical Boards Physician Lookup:
https://www.fsmb.org/physician-license-lookup/
✔️ Hospital Websites:
Many hospitals have public directories listing credentialed medical staff. Look for a “Find a Doctor” or “Medical Staff Directory” page.
✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts
🔎 Wanna know if your doctor is actually board certified?
Check for yourself right here:
👉 Verify a Plastic Surgeon
Because credentials do matter. 🩺✨
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