Potential concerns about an applicant, often called red flags, should be identified and documented. With time and practice, you’ll learn to discern signs of trouble. Examples of red flags include the following:
During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers fielded many questions on going beyond the basics of credentialing. Many MSPs are now looking at how to become effective managers and lead process changes at their organizations. The following is an excerpt...
Due to changing healthcare technologies, increasing specialization, and the growth of individual healthcare institutions, organizations must routinely evaluate new procedures to establish criteria for privileging practitioners in that area. It is often difficult to determine whether a privilege...
Credentialing teams face the prospect of more and more problematic physicians applying for jobs. How can these teams do their part to ensure an acceptable level of care that ultimately protects patients?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 9
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (the “Court”) recently ruled that a cardiothoracic surgeon failed to provide sufficient evidence that he was racially discriminated against as an American-born Caucasian. His two other claims of retaliation and tortious interference of contract...
According to a recent survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 56% of adults in the U.S. think healthcare in general is handled “not too/not at all well.” In comparison, 32% thought healthcare was “somewhat well” and just 12% thought it was “extremely/very well...
