Before making recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding new physicians who have applied for active membership, the Credentials Committee must query the

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The National Practitioner Data Bank is a central repository of information on physician malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. Checking this database is an essential step in ensuring that physicians applying for membership have not had any serious issues in their past practice.

Before Making Recommendations to the Executive Committee Regarding New Physicians