Is a qualifying event reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank?

No, it is not reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank.

However, when a petition for entry into the Birth-Injury Program is filed with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, the law (Virginia Law § 38.2- 5004)  requires reviews by the:

  • Virginia Department of Health Professions for the providers involved and may be referred to the Board of Medicine for disciplinary action
  • Virginia Department of Health for the hospitals involved
Published On: June 19, 2026Last Updated: June 24, 2026Categories: