Discussion:
Research how the Health Care Quality Improvement Act applies to physician credentialing and summarize what effects that may have on exclusion of medical staff privileges. Include a short list of Web sites and resources. Start your review by reading the Title IV-Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 on the Social Security Online Web site, linked in the Resources.
You may also want to read about the national data bank reporting and explain how it fits into the law.
Also, comment on the Affordable Care Act Provider Screening and Enrollment requirements.