The primary question a physician reviewer is trying to answer is whether a physician’s actions and decisions were appropriate independent of the care outcome. One of the main components of reviewing performance is identifying the key issues of the case. Physicians reviewers should ask themselves...
When physicians are given feedback data regarding outcomes, a common response is “My outcomes are worse because my patients are sicker.” This concern is legitimate and should be addressed by...
How often have you heard it said that a medical staff leader was selected because he or she was not at a particular meeting? If the physician had been present at that meeting, he or she would have likely declined the invitation to become involved with leadership for a number of reasons: lack of...
It can be difficult sometimes to justify holding meetings. But they are an important tool for communication in any organization, especially healthcare institutions. The following are some effective ways that the medical staff services office can support meeting efficiency.
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Credentialing and privileging regulations for advanced practice professionals (APP) are currently a loose patchwork of federal and state statutes. Given this variability, today’s discussion centers on strategies that MSPs and medical staff leaders can use to identify and apply relevant laws to...
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During the recruitment process, hospitals often narrowly and incorrectly define a quality physician as one who provides excellent technical care—a good medical school, a renowned residency program, and stellar letters from program directors are the entrance ticket onto the medical staff.
Requests for leaves of absence have become more common in recent years, and it is important for medical staffs to have clear policies regarding their use. A member of the medical staff may request a leave of absence for personal reasons (e.g., the birth of a child, illness of a family member,...
