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Nebraska… y’all brought the TEA. ☕️🌽🔥

In this LIVE episode of Spillin’ Tea Across America, we take you inside our Nebraska live show filled with shocking healthcare conversations, MSP realities, audience reactions, credentialing chaos, patient safety discussions, and moments that had the entire room reacting in real time. 👀

From funny moments to serious industry conversations, this episode captures the energy, honesty, and unfiltered discussions that made Nebraska one of our favorite stops yet.

If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY happens behind the scenes in healthcare oversight, credentialing, provider monitoring, and compliance conversations… this live show is for you.

Thank you to Baton Health for sponsoring this episode and supporting conversations that continue pushing awareness and transparency across healthcare.

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Disclaimer: We didn’t want our live shows delayed from being released in a timely manner, so live show episodes are currently being released in alphabetical order by state. Regular episode/state order will resume after the live show releases conclude.

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✔️ 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:
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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.

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The newest episode of Credentialing Chronicles is officially OUT NOW — and trust us… this one is SO our energy. 🎤🔥

We’re spilling ALL the tea from our Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska live shows — the laughs, the confessions, the behind-the-scenes moments, the audience reactions, and everything in between. If you came to see us live… you might just hear yourself mentioned. 👀

This episode is quick, simple, chaotic in the best way, and truly feels like sitting down with us after the shows to debrief everything together.

To everyone who came out to support us at our live shows:
THANK YOU. 💕
The love, feedback, energy, and interactions meant more to us than you know. Watching the Certified Tea Sipper community grow in real life has honestly been one of the coolest experiences ever.

From the confession sessions… to the tea… to the nonstop laughs…
Y’all made these shows unforgettable.

And don’t forget -
If you know, you know. ☕👀

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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:
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Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

In this episode of Credentialing Chronicles, Indiana takes center stage in a case that feels ripped straight from a true-crime documentary, complete with shocking allegations, troubling provider behavior, and credentialing failures that make you ask how this kept going for so long. We’re peeling back the layers on the red flags, the system gaps, and the dangerous consequences of trusting appearances over proper verification. From unnecessary procedures to deeply disturbing misconduct, this episode is messy, intense, and exactly the kind of story that reminds us why diligence in healthcare oversight matters. If you think the scariest part is what happened, just wait until you hear how many chances the system had to catch it sooner.

Indiana Department of Health

Indiana Licensing Enterprise

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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:
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The Iowa stage didn’t just hold a microphone—it held a mirror to the industry. 🚨

In this special live recording of Credentialing Chronicles, we took the stage in Iowa to pull back the curtain on the real-time pressures facing healthcare credentialing professionals today. This isn't your standard industry update; it’s a raw, high-stakes look at the decisions made in the trenches of Medical Staff Services.

From shocking application red flags to the "MSP confessions" that had the room buzzing, we explore the thin line between administrative process and patient protection. When staffing shortages collide with rigorous standards, something has to give. We’re discussing exactly what that looks like when the stakes are at their highest.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Real-World Breakdowns: The cases that triggered instant reactions from our live audience.
• The Shortage vs. Standard Tension: Navigating the pressure to onboard quickly without compromising safety.
• Application Red Flags: The "hidden" warnings that demand your immediate attention.
• MSP Confessions: Unpacking the true complexity of the modern credentialing landscape.

Behind every file is a decision. Behind every decision is a risk. If you’ve ever looked at a file and asked, "How did this get approved?"—this episode was recorded for you.

IOWA BOARD OF CERTIFICATION

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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

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🎙️ Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

This episode is all about how to "get the bag and fix your teeth" with the legendary Dr. Catrise Austin. Known globally as the Queen of Smiles, Dr. Austin has spent nearly three decades revolutionizing the dental industry from her home base in the New York City streets. She takes us through her journey from starting her business in 1998 to becoming the premier "dentist to the stars," serving iconic A-listers like Missy Elliott, Toni Braxton, DJ Khaled, and the legendary Cardi B.

Dr. Austin dishes on the "secret sauce" behind her success, beginning with a daring cold call to Eddie Murphy’s publicist that provided the high-level PR needed to dominate the competitive New York market. She breaks down the viral moment when Cardi B’s lyric, "Got a bag and fixed my teeth," tripled her business overnight and turned her into a TMZ sensation. This conversation is a masterclass in building a powerhouse personal brand—one that allowed her to design a lifestyle working only three days a week and eventually sell her practice in 2017 to pivot into celebrity branding and coaching.

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Lets Talk Smiles Podcast 

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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

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Ever wondered what happens when a doctor hits their "darkest hour"? Today, Shannen and Nyleen are joined by Amanda Olagon, Director of Communications at PBI Education, to discuss the fascinating world of remedial medical education. We’re moving past the "bad actor" headlines and getting into the heart of why good clinicians sometimes make very expensive mistakes.

In this episode, we break down:

• Restorative vs. Punitive Discipline
• The Doctor Typologies
• The "Sister State" Domino Effect
• Personalized Protection Plans

Whether you're an MSP looking to protect your facility or a provider feeling the weight of burnout, this episode is a masterclass in empathy, accountability, and the path back to safe practice.

Resources mentioned:

PBI Education: The go-to resource for behavioral-based remedial courses for clinicians. 

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation: Leading the charge for physician mental health and suicide prevention. 

National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB): The federal repository for adverse actions and medical malpractice payments.

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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

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Verify your Nurses' Credentials: 

https://www.nursys.com/

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🎙️ Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

On this episode of Credentialing Chronicles: Spillin' Tea Across America, we’re heading to Illinois—a state that looks distinguished, established, and perfectly "elegante" on the surface. But as Shannen and Nyleen uncover, a polished reputation can be the most dangerous mask in healthcare.

We’re moving past the headlines to look at the "Quiet Risks"—the fractures in the system that occur when we prioritize prestige over protection. This isn’t about loud, obvious chaos; it’s about the danger that sits silently in a file while a lobby looks clean.

Themes explored in this session:

• The "Still Licensed" Trap: Why assuming "active" equals "unproblematic" is the biggest mistake a healthcare leader can make.
• Timely Truth vs. Stale Data: The reality of 50 states acting as 50 different countries, leaving patient safety at the mercy of a data lag.
• Clinical Violence: How documentation fraud and ignored patterns of misconduct escalate into irreversible harm.
• The MSP Checkpoint: A candid conversation on why the Medical Staff Professional is the essential line of defense, not a clerical obstacle.

If you’ve ever been told to "move it along" or "we’ve always done it this way," this episode is your reminder that silence inside an institution is a liability, not a strategy. It’s time to stop waiting for the board to act and start trusting the smoke signals right in front of you.

Grab your coffee and your compliance checklist—it’s time to go behind the facade.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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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

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Verify your Nurses' Credentials: 

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🎙️ Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

We went from celebrating National Doctors’ Day straight into the wild, wild west of healthcare oversight — and baby, Idaho did not come to play. This week on Credentialing Chronicles, we’re heading into the Gem State where the mountains are high, the roads are long, and the credentialing mess can get real steep, real fast.

Because let’s be honest — it’s easy to talk about “honoring the calling” when you’re sitting in a big city hospital with layers of staff and resources. But out in the heart of the 208? That’s where the real grind shows up. We’re talking rugged terrain, thin margins, limited access, and the kind of compliance pressure that will make even the calmest MSP clutch their coffee a little tighter.

So no, we’re not just admiring Idaho’s pretty scenery. We’re digging into the real tea — the behind-the-scenes hustle, the red flags, the operational strain, and the hard truth about what it takes to keep healthcare facilities standing when everything feels a little off the beaten path.

Pour it hot and settle in, because this Idaho stop proves that some “gems” come with a whole lot of grit, a few cracks, and plenty to talk about.

Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses

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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

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Verify your Nurses' Credentials: 

https://www.nursys.com/

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🎙️ Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

Aloha! Shannen and Nyleen are landing in a place where the vibes are tropical, but the administrative systems are anything but a vacation. This week, we’re looking into why one of the most beautiful places in America is also the most archaic when it comes to medical credentialing. From paper-based applications that slow everything down to significant infrastructure failures and public health emergencies, find out why this paradise is struggling to keep its healthcare system afloat. We’re also diving into a chilling legal scandal involving a local physician and a high-stakes manhunt— see for yourself how the system responded and why modern tools like Baton are the only way to survive the chaos. 

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Hawaii Medical Board

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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

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Verify your Nurses' Credentials: 

https://www.nursys.com/

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🎙️ Hosts: Shannen & Nyleen

Welcome back to Credentialing Chronicles! We’re continuing our Spillin' Tea Across America tour, and honey, the Peach State is serving up a brew that is equal parts sweet and scandalous. In this episode, Shannen and Nyleen are peeling back the layers of Georgia’s healthcare scene—where high-society prestige collides with some of the messiest operational hurdles we’ve ever seen.

We’re dishing out a staggering DOJ investigation that proves fraud doesn't always hide in the shadows. 

From a clinical horror story from the 50s, to a multiple portal problem that is turning a to simple search an administrative scavenger hunt.

Bless your heart, but you better believe we’re verifying every single receipt!

Nursing Impostor Alerts

Podiatry + Nursing  

Physicians and PAs 

Dentist 

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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...