Hospital intensive care units with a larger percentage of African-Americans and Hispanics in their patient mix have not improved outcomes at the same pace as hospitals serving primarily white patients, a new study shows.
As a practical matter, it may seem strange, but your distant site does not need to have credentialing by proxy in its bylaws unless it is also going to be an originating site. So if I’ve got...
Whether you’re an MSP in the medical staff services department or a practitioner on the medical staff, understanding how to work effectively on a team is crucial, particularly if you are the leader. Leadership styles can vary greatly, and some teams and/or...
If your organization has merged or has been acquired, include crossing all the T’s and dotting all the I’s in the credentialing process. Even though you have a new sister hospital, your hospital’s credentialing process must still be followed until certain structural changes take effect. This...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 1
A New Jersey Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s decision, finding that unnecessary patient transfers may constitute an “imminent risk,” which can serve as grounds for the suspension and/or revocation of a physician’s privileges.
