final adverse action
(3) Final adverse action (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “final adverse action” includes— (i) civil judgments against a health care provider, supplier, or practitioner in State court related to the delivery of a health care item or service; (ii) State criminal convictions related to the delivery of a health care item or service; (iii) exclusion from participation in State health care programs (as defined in section 1320a–7(h) of this title ); (iv) any licensing or certification action described in subsection (a)(1)(A) taken against a supplier by a State licensing or certification agency; and (v) any other adjudicated actions or decisions that the Secretary shall establish by regulation. (B) Exception Such term does not include any action with respect to a malpractice claim.