According to the American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Medical Ethics (Opinion 8.19), physicians should not diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications for themselves or family members unless in an emergency situation or an isolated location where no other physician is available.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 11
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 11
Recognize that the ACOG’s guidelines are just that: guidelines. They are not mandates, and your organization may find them very difficult to meet. Your organization may need to carefully deviate from those guidelines, taking into account your environment and what the volumes for a particular...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 10
When the medical staff and hospital management negotiate ED call compensation or the overall ED call schedule, it’s important for both parties to come to the table with a best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 10
Henry Ford Health System, Oakwood Healthcare, and Spectrum Health are posting average prices for common tests and procedures online, and consumers are loving it.
