With the NPDB's Continuous Query reports, organizations get constant updates on practitioners, rather than the traditional process of querying the NPDB upon initial appointment and at reappointment.
An upcoming ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could drastically affect the way hospitals within the state handle peer review documentation, particularly when it comes to reporting information to Patient Safety Organizations (PSO).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
A recent Gallup poll finds healthcare professionals are the most trusted workers in the US, reports the blog Healthwatch. Respondents rated workers based on honesty and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
Congestive heart failure (CHF) patients are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when treated by cardiologists instead of hospitalists, according to a press release from the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
The medical staff services departments should take into consideration physicians' time constraints when planning meetings and other medical staff activities. Rather than requiring physicians to travel to be physically present at a meeting, use conferencing technology to host meetings on the ...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
The Greeley Company, a division of HCPro, Inc., invites you to an engaging and informative seminar experience at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., Jan. 24-26, 2013.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
Very shortly, Medical Staff Leader Connection will be replaced with Medical Staff Leader Insider. In addition to the name change, we’ve improved your reading experience with expanded content and enhanced design. We hope you enjoy the new look.
The words "drug addict" probably don't conjure up the image of a physician as physicians are usually highly regarded members of a community. Despite this perception, even physicians aren't immune to drug addiction, and the consequences of their addiction reach a broader audience...
The healthcare industry is facing many changes in the year ahead, and MSPs are not exempt. MSB spoke with several MSPs to learn what challenges they face in 2013 and how they plan to confront them.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 46
The medical staff services department (MSSD) at Children’s Medical Center Dallas is constantly finding ways to replace old, paper procedures with technology. Anne Roberts, CPMSM, CPCS, senior director of medical staff affairs at Children’s Medical Center discusses the success her organization...
