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Learn about the Office of Professional Medical Conduct and Board for Professional Medical Conduct’s role in investigating and notifying hospitals of misconduct charges against physicians. Access public information and manage your contact details through the Health Commerce System. Visit the OPMC website to search for physician disciplinary actions.
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Notification of Board Actions Joann V. Dawson, Deputy Director Office of Professional Medical Conduct May 2012
Office of Professional Medical ConductandBoard for Professional Medical Conduct
Who are we? • Investigate allegations of medical misconduct • Protect the patient public • Notify licensees’ hospital affiliates • When charges have been served • When determinations made • It’s the law!
Notification • We notify all hospitals by email • Faster and more comprehensive than manual system • The physician may be affiliated with your hospital • The OPMC Web site gives you access to the public information
HCS Roles • President/CEO • Medical Director • Director of Risk Management • Credentials Coordinator • HPN Coordinator
Notification Health Commerce System (HCS) • Manage your contact information • Contact person • Email address • Mailing or physical address • Any relevant information uploaded to the HCS requires account to access
HCS Roles • President/CEO • Medical Director • Director of Risk Management • Credentials Coordinator • HPN Coordinator
Go to OPMC’s Web site http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/
Go to OPMC’s Web site Physician search
Search for a physician • By name • By license number and license type Herchenroder Gerald 342563 MD
You found the physician • Basic identifying information • Brief description of misconduct Link to a PDF of the Board order
Thank you!!! Questions or concerns? email: opmc@health.state.ny.us