As Part of the Credentialing Process, Many Health Plans Use

question 186

Multiple Choice

As part of the credentialing process, many health plans use the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) to learn information about prospective members of a provider network. One true statement about the NPDB is that:

• A) It is maintained by the individual states
• B) It primarily includes information about any censures, reprimands, or admonishments against any physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in the United States
• C) The information in the NPDB is available to the general public
• D) It was established to identify and discipline medical practitioners who act unprofessionally

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Definitions:

Majority Culture

The prevailing cultural practices, beliefs, and values of the dominant group in a society.

Social Support System

A network of friends, family, and peers who provide emotional, informational, and practical help.

Illness

A state of being unwell or suffering from a disease or disorder, affecting either the body or mind.

Injuries

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other external forces.