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 25: White Coats, Dark Crimes
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Doctors caught in the Worst Betrayal
Two doctors. Two hospitals. Two of the darkest betrayals imaginable.
In this episode, Shannen and Nyleen expose the chilling cases of:
- A world-renowned geneticist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital accused of hoarding over 150,000 child abuse images.
- A VA physician in Massachusetts charged with downloading CSAM—from his office inside a federal medical center.
These weren’t shadowy fraudsters. They were respected physicians—until law enforcement pulled back the curtain.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode covers crimes involving child sexual abuse material. Not for minors and may be triggering.
👉 Credentialing Chronicles shines a light on how systems failed, why licenses stayed active, and what patients, providers, and MSPs must do to close the gaps.
Because sometimes spilling the darkest tea saves lives.
Resources Mentioned:
🔎 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
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👉 Verify a Plastic Surgeon
Open Payments
openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
Verify your Nurses' Credentials:
https://www.nursys.com/
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