Researching Health Care Providers and Filing Complaints Against Them (Links)

The following links can be used to research health care providers and, if necessary, to file a complaint with State licensing boards and boards of certification:

• Complaint and Discipline Process for Nurses (Powerpoint by Georgia Board of Nursing)
• Contact Information For Filing a Complaint with the State Survey Agency (CMS.gov)
• Do your research about your doctor or hospital (Georgia Watch)
• Facility Licensure in Georgia: hospitals, assisted living facilities, personal care homes and nursing homes (Georgia Department of Community Health)
• Filing complaints about a doctor, hospital, or Provider (CMS)
• Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulations (Georgia Secretary of State)
• How do I file a complaint against a doctor or hospital? (Georgia  Composite Medical Board)
• How To File A Complaint (Georgia  Composite Medical Board) | File a Complaint By Mail | (PDF of Complaint form)
• How to file a Complaint Against a Health Care Facility in Georgia (Georgia Department of Community Health) | Online Complaint Form
• How to file a Complaint Against a Health Care Facility in Florida (Agency for Health Care Administration) | Online Complaint Form
• How to File a Complaint Against a Nurse (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)
• Reporting a Doctor for Unprofessional Conduct (DocInfo.org)
• Search for a Licensee (Georgia  Composite Medical Board)
• Submit a Complaint Against a Georgia Licensee (Georgia Secretary of State) | How to Report
• What you need to know about medical board complaints (physicianpractice.com)
• Verify Certification (American Board of Medical Specialties)
• Verify Georgia Licensing (Georgia Secretary of State)