Plus, nurses and physicians voted most ethical professionals, physician defrauds insurers to finance political pursuits, and physician lets unlicensed colleague treat patients in his clinics. Find out what’s happening in the world of federal healthcare regulations by reviewing some recent...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 3
Although sometimes used interchangeably, temporary, emergency, and disaster privileges are different. Let’s take a look at how and when to use each type of privilege.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 3
A South Carolina Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s decision, finding that a hospital does not have a duty to ensure that a hospital physician maintains malpractice insurance coverage, regardless of the language in an admission contract and/or a special relationship forming...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 3
The 2010s are officially over. However, it’s worth a peek back into the last decade at the top trends and changes over the last 10 years for MSPs. We saw changes to what’s expected of MSPs among their healthcare colleagues, the rise of employed physicians, and new technologies that presented...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 3
If you’ve worked in medical staff services for a long time, you probably have a solid process in place for managing and processing physician applications for appointment/reappointment. Can you say the same for your advanced practice professional applicants (APP)?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 3
Over the past few decades, understanding of the importance of the emotional, physical, and overall wellness of provider has significantly increased. The impetus for this new focus on wellness is the realization that providers must first be able to care for themselves before they can care for...
