The Health and Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) of the Department of Health and Human Services has issued notice of a draft revised guidebook for the National Practitioner Data Bank. The Guidebook provides policies that serve as a resource for Data Bank users to clarify legislative and regulatory requirements. The Guidebook provides examples for querying the Data Bank and reporting professionals to the Data Bank along with frequently asked questions (FAQs). Comments are being solicited through January 10, 2014; Locate the draft Guidebook and directions on submitting comments at NPDB Website.
