Precisely at the time that hospitals need engaged medical staff leaders, physician interest in undertaking these endeavors is rapidly waning. In many hospitals, there are simply too few incentives, too little personal satisfaction, and not enough additional time and money to be made to readily...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 11
Over the past seven years, there have been several nationwide efforts to address physician burnout, which has been linked to physician involvement in patient safety incidents, unprofessionalism, and lower patient satisfaction. The efforts to curb physician burnout have included AMA conferences...
When faced with a negligent credentialing claim, it is absolutely essential to preserve the integrity of documentation that is in the hospital’s or healthcare entity’s possession. Take steps to ensure that information does not go missing. In most organizations, a risk manager will place the...
In 2018, 91.5% of people in the United States had healthcare coverage for at least part of the year. That means that 8.5%, or 27.5 million people, went the entire year without any form of health insurance.
At least one-third of U.S. clinicians experience burnout, often caused by lengthy work hours, technologies and documentation requirements, insufficient resources, and an inability to find a healthy work-life balance. A new report from the National Academy of Medicine outlines six strategies...
