Many hospitalist programs managers—if they haven't already—will see an increase in patients' need for palliative care. According to Jean Kutner, MD, MSPH, professor of medicine and division head of general internal medicine at the University of Colorado Denver, the...
Medical staffs with aging members are stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, they are obligated to protect patients from the harm that may result from a physician’s age-related mental and/or physical decline. On the other hand, they may also feel compelled to help their beloved...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
We know budgets are tight. In an effort to make the upcoming Greeley Medical Staff Institute (GMSI) Symposium on June 8–9, 2010 in Chicago more accessible to everyone, we will hold a drawing each month for two FREE registrations to the symposium!
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
Most physicians who agree to participate in the bylaws committee do so with little knowledge of the issues that cause bylaws to change, or how to go about making changes. Consequently, it is a good idea to provide an orientation that includes the following:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
The requirements for reporting by peer review organizations under Section 1921 are not expected to affect hospital reporting. Section 1921 requires the reporting of ‘‘any negative action or finding’’ by a peer review organization.
