Information regarding the competence and conduct of health care practitioners and providers_____.
A) does not include actions against a provider's license
B) excludes information regarding malpractice payments
C) Is maintained by individual states of the United States
D) Is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank

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Information regarding the competence and conduct of health care practitioners and providers is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The NPDB is a federal repository that receives and maintains reports on adverse actions taken against health care practitioners and providers, including revocations, suspensions, reprimands, and other disciplinary actions, as well as malpractice payments. It is a way for hospitals, health plans, and other entities to share information about practitioners and providers who pose a risk to patient safety or have engaged in unprofessional conduct or malpractice. The NPDB is accessible to state licensing boards, health care entities, and other authorized users to assist in making informed decisions about hiring, credentialing, and privileging health care providers.

Information Regarding the Competence and Conduct of Health Care Practitioners