In preparation for its expansion into a new service area, the Regal MCO is meeting with Dr. Nancy Buhner, a cardiologist who practices in Regal's new service area, in order to convince her to become one of the plan's participating providers. As part of the

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The best choice would be to learn whether Dr. Buhner has had a medical malpractice claim filed or other disciplinary actions taken against her. This information would be important in determining whether or not to include her as a participating provider in the plan's network. Compliance with the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act, licensure, and NCQA membership are also important, but do not necessarily address any potential past performance issues.

In Preparation for Its Expansion into a New Service Area