Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

Kamran Ahmed filed this request with the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska.
Submitted Aug. 10, 2021
Status
Completed

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From: Kamran Ahmed

Subject: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that include an updated list of all Nebraska State Medicaid healthcare providers with the INCLUSION of their respective National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers. I am also requesting ALL Nebraska state licensed healthcare providers with the inclusion of their state license number and, if available, their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number in electronic data set (CSV electronic data format is preferred; however, excel or PDF electronic formats are also acceptable). The Medicaid and state health care licensee list may include but is not limited to Physicians (MD, DO), Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CRNA, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Dentists, Podiatrists, Dental Assistants, Emergency Management providers, Disaster Preparedness Providers, Emergency Response Team Providers (with their respective state and/or federal licensure), Public Protection/Assistance providers (with respective licensure), Emergency Medical Personnel (EMTs, Paramedics), Respiratory Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Optometrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family therapists, Psychologists, Radiology Technologists, Veterinary Medicine Providers, Athletic Trainers, Behavioral Analyst/Specialists, Mental Health Counselors, Audiologists, Certified Dietitians, Substance Abuse Disorder Counselors, along with any other available health providers. All types of healthcare practitioners from all dates electronically available (active, inactive and retired licensee data sets would be greatly appreciated. The specific items to be included in data set:
1. Provider name
2. Medicaid Identification number (if available and applicable).
3. National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
4. Nebraska State Healthcare License number and initial date of issuance or expiry (if available/applicable)
5. Education / School/Training, if available
6. Provider type (MD, DO, PA, RN, PT, OT, OD, CRNA, DMD, DDS, DPM etc)
7. Provider Specialty
8. Provider Practice Location
9. Please include Data Dictionary describing state Medicaid and state Licensure Data Sets
10. Please provide (if there is an existing) a static website link to verify an individual’s state healthcare licensure status provided by any and all available relevant state healthcare licensing boards.
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please email me if the cost will exceed $50. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s healthcare transparency, healthcare access, fairness and greater overall public awareness. If you expect a significant delay in responding to and fulfilling this request, please contact me by phone or via email with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you for considering my request.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kamran Ahmed

From: Department of Health and Human Services

Subject: Public Records Request: Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

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Good Afternoon:

Thank you for you public records request dated August 10, 2021. Due to the extensiveness of your request and the current workload needs of our staff, the agency will be unable to provide a cost or time estimate, if necessary, or a final response to your request, until August 31, 2021. If the agency's time and cost estimate, or response, is available sooner, our office will respond accordingly.

Should you wish to modify or prioritize items within your request, please contact our office.

Thank you,

Erik Fern | Attorney III
LEGAL SERVICES
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 CENTENNIAL MALL S, P.O. BOX 95026
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68509
OFFICE: 402-471-8298
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From: Department of Health and Human Services

Subject: RE: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

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Good Morning:

Thank you for your status request. The agency is processing your request. The agency will prepare a time and cost estimate by August 31, 2021 per my August 12, 2021 email below. We remain on track to provide you an estimate by said date.

Thank you,

Erik Fern | Attorney III
LEGAL SERVICES
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 CENTENNIAL MALL S, P.O. BOX 95026
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68509
OFFICE: 402-471-8298
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From: Department of Health and Human Services

Subject: Public Records Request - Nebraska Healthcare State Licensee and Medicaid Provider List

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Good Afternoon:

Thank you for your public records request dated August 10, 2021 seeking a list of healthcare practitioners. Below is the cost estimate prepared in relation to your request. The first four hours of non-attorney-privilege-review staff time would be at no charge.

Please know that you have ten business days to review the estimated cost, and request the agency fulfill the request, negotiate with the agency to narrow or simplify your request, or withdraw your request. If you do not respond within ten business days, the agency shall not proceed to fulfill your request.

The agency requires payment of a 10% deposit of the expected cost prior to moving forward with responding to the request. Please, only send the amount of the deposit requested as time estimates are just estimates. We will send you the final time and billing amount once it is completed. With the State billing system it is difficult to refund if there is an overpayment because the time ends up being less.

STAFF TIME
Employee Job Title
Hours
Description of Work Unit
Total Cost
IT BSA
8
Developing report, compiling data, and running report for responsive providers
$28.00 per hour (First four hours NO CHARGE) - $112.00
DHHS Program Manager II
2
Reviewing data report for responsiveness and compliance
$31.05 per hour - $62.10

COPY CHARGES
0 copies 25 cents per page
$0.00

Total Cost:
$174.10*

* Please be advised that this cost is an estimate. The final cost may be more, or less, depending on the actual time and cost expended by the agency in responding to your public records request.

If you intend to proceed with the foregoing, please send a check in the amount of $17.41 payable to "Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services."

All payments must be sent to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Attn: Erik Fern, Legal Services - 3rd Floor, Nebraska State Office Building, P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509.

Given the volume of your request and the current workloads of our staff, the agency expects to be able to fulfill or provide an answer to your request within two weeks of your acceptance of this time and cost estimate. If the information is available prior to the estimated date, it will be promptly sent to you upon payment of the full balance of the costs.

Should you desire to modify or prioritize your request, please contact our office.

Thank you,

Erik Fern | Attorney III
LEGAL SERVICES
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 CENTENNIAL MALL S, P.O. BOX 95026
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68509
OFFICE: 402-471-8298
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From: Kamran Ahmed

Subject: RE: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

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Dear Mr. Fern,

Your proposal is accepted. I will submit the 10% deposit and mail to your office. I would appreciate the electronic data set and a copy of the final invoice also sent to my personal email (kamradz@gmail.com) after the electronic data set is prepared.

I truly appreciate your assistance.

Kamran

From: Department of Health and Human Services

Subject: RE: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Nebraska Healthcare state licensee and Medicaid provider list

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Good Morning,
As you can see in the attached, my office provided a final response to you on September 22, 2021. Our response may have gone to your spam or trash? I will be forwarding the remaining three emails to you in the next three emails.
Thank-you,
Brianna Cowell | Legal - Administrative Assistant II
UNMC MPH - Policy and Administration Student - 2023
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
OFFICE: 402-471-4382
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