The evolving relationship between physicians and hospitals is a far cry from that which gave rise to the organized medical staff in the early 20th century. From the 1920s into the 1980s, joining a medical staff was an essential step for most physicians. During this time, hospital privileges...
Last month, Medical Staff Briefing featured part one of a Q&A with Jonathan Goldner, DO, MMM, FCCP, FCCM. This Q&A centered on how MSPs and physician executives can successfully implement an aging practitioners policy at their organizations. The conversation continues in this second...
When we think of how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected healthcare workers on the front lines, we often think of how many have contracted the virus. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 77,000 healthcare personnel had contracted COVID-19 at...
It is important to have a crystal-clear definition of investigation in your bylaws. A failure to do so could have serious implications for your organization in reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). You may hear the term bright line applied to the definition of investigation....
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the U.S. healthcare system in ways not seen in modern times, as floods of patients have overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare facilities. Healthcare workers are being asked to take on some of the hardest work during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are working...
