LEGAL/PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET

 

DIRECTORIES--PHYSICIANS

 

AMA Physician Select

Free.  Provides Address, Phone Number, Specialty, Medical School and Year of Graduation

http://www.ama-assn.org

 

American Board of Medical Specialties

Free Registration Required.  “Confirms” Board Certification

http://www.abms.org/newsearch.asp

 

New York State Professional Misconduct

Licensing Problems Information

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/opmc/main.htm

 

DIRECTORIES--INSTITUTIONS

 

American Hospital Directory

Address, Phone Number, HCFA Data

http://www.ahd.com

 

US News and World Report Best Hospitals

Annual Listing of the Nation’s Best Hospitals and Schools

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/health/hosptl/tophosp.htm

 

LEGAL

 

Findlaw

Access to State and Federal Laws and Related Documents

http://www.findlaw.com

 

Public Health Forum NYCRR Title 10

New York State Health Rules and Regulations

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/phforum/nycrr10.htm

 

Health Care Financing Administration

HCFA Rules and Regulations

http://www.hcfa.gov/regs/default.htm

 

PRACTICE GUIDELINES

 

National Guideline Clearinghouse

Largest Collection of Guidelines on Internet.  See Also MDConsult

http://www.guideline.gov/index.asp

 

QUALITY

 

JCAHO

Reports of the JCAHO Inspection for Participating Hospitals

http://www.jcaho.org/qualitycheck/directry/directry.asp

 

Medicare Nursing Home Compare

Reports of Medicare Nursing Home Inspections

http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare.Home.asp