Medical staffs often struggle to fill leadership positions because they require training and experience. Therefore, when they find someone willing to do it year after year, they may want to reappoint him or her to the position. But is this okay?
As the economy continues to grow, people are beginning to emphasize their desire for a better work environment. In recent years, we have seen growing unionization in the workplace, as well as strikes and protests from employees in numerous fields. With that comes the question of whether it is...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
A motion before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) to compel production of a hospital’s PowerPoint® presentation was recently denied because it was considered privileged under the Pennsylvania Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA).
Medical staff leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring quality care through rigorous credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluations of the medical staff. Yet, a gap often exists between these leaders and the governing body responsible for overseeing hospital operations. Bridging this gap...
At minimum, a referring provider expects the hospitalist to provide notification on admission of his or her patient to the hospital, updates that include any acute changes in patient status, and notification of patient discharge. Daily correspondence by voicemail, fax, e-mail, or other means (e....
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has introduced significant updates to its Credentialing Product Suite, marking a new step in how healthcare organizations credential and recredential licensed healthcare professionals. These enhancements are designed to ensure high-quality...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 1
Workplace violence in healthcare is an escalating concern, as highlighted by recent reports and studies that expose the alarming trends affecting healthcare workers across the United States.
The support of medical staff leaders and administrative leaders can make life vastly easier for MSPs. The first step toward achieving this support is to obtain leadership buy-in by providing them with the necessary tools and education to help them understand the credentialing process and the...
Bad leaders are roadblocks to patient care, but good leaders help it thrive. Effective leadership will be a vital part of patient safety and running a successful healthcare organization as we enter 2025 and continue to navigate rising levels of violence, artificial intelligence, nursing...
