Send us Fan Mail Maryland: Crab Cakes, Credentials & Criminal Conduct | Credentialing Chronicles: Spillin' the Tea Across America Maryland may be known for blue crabs, historic waterfronts, and charming coastal towns—but behind the scenes, this state's healthcare system has served up some unforgettable lessons in fraud, oversight, patient safety, and accountability. In this episode of Credentialing Chronicles: Spillin' the Tea Across America, hosts Shannen Reyes-Aguayo and Nyleen Flores dive into publicly reported cases involving multimillion-dollar COVID-19 healthcare fraud, a pain management clinic that drew federal attention, controversial medical practices that resulted in disciplinary action, and an oversight failure that raised serious concerns about public trust. Every story leads back to the same question: Who was paying attention? Together, they explore why credentialing doesn't end after initial approval, why ongoing monitoring and compliance matter, and how Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), healthcare leaders, and providers all play a critical role in protecting patients. Whether you're a credentialing professional, provider, compliance expert, healthcare executive, or simply fascinated by real healthcare cases, this episode offers valuable insight into the systems designed to keep patients safe—and what happens when those systems fail. A special thank you to Nimble, our newest podcast sponsor! We're excited to welcome Nimble to the Credentialing Chronicles family alongside our amazing sponsors who continue to support our mission of educating, empowering, and advancing the healthcare credentialing community. The receipts are public. The lessons are real. The tea is hot. ☕🩷 Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational purposes only. The hosts and Credentialing Chronicles have not credentialed, employed, contracted with, or otherwise vetted any of the providers or organizations discussed. All information presented is based on publicly available records, regulatory actions, court documents, and news reports. Baton Health: Universal PSV in SecondsEliminate credentialing delays! Get 100% accurate, real-time license verification and monitoring.Nimble:Surgical Revenue cycle ManagementAccelerate growth. Leverage intelligent analytics. Achieve powerful financial results.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Resources Mentioned: 🔎 Verify Your Doctor’s Credentials ✔️ State-Specific Medical Board License Lookup: Find your state’s board here: https://www.fsmb.org/contact-a-state-medical-board/ ✔️ Medicare Exclusions List (LEIE) – Check if your provider is federally excluded: https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/exclusions_list.asp ✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name: Create your own Google Alert here: https://www.google.com/alerts For Medical Staff Professional: ✔️ FSMB.org – Federation of State Medical Boards Physician Lookup: https://www.fsmb.org/physician-license-lookup/ ✔️ Hospital Websites: Many hospitals have public directories listing credentialed medical staff. Look for a “Find a Doctor” or “Medical Staff Directory” page. ✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name: Create your own Google Alert here: https://www.google.com/alerts Wanna know if your plastic surgeon is actually board certified? Check for yourself right here: 👉 Verify a Plastic Surgeon Open Payments openpaymentsdata.cms.gov Verify your Nurses' Credentials: https://www.nursys.com/ 🌐 Connection Zone Stay plugged in with your peers, share resources, and nev...
