In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) recently affirmed a Superior Court decision to uphold a trial court’s ruling that limited the scope of the state’s Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA). The Court ruled that peer review documents are only protected by the PRPA if...
A working relationship with law enforcement is key to the safety, efficacy, and well-being of everyone in the hospital: providers and patients. That said, hospitals and law enforcement have different goals. And while the two usually work well together, they can find themselves at odds.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 3
Avoid fair hearings at all costs. That is the advice of Heather Fields, JD, CHC, a shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c., in Milwaukee. Reinhart has represented several hospitals and medical staffs during fair hearings and has seen the toll—both financial and emotional—that these...
State laws have established certain requirements for the licensing of healthcare practitioners and organizations. Beyond these exist various federal regulatory requirements, only some of which are tied to state or local law.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 11
A front surface mirror is a special mirror where the reflective surface is above any backing. This is opposed to the conventional mirror where the reflective surface is behind another substrate such as glass or acrylic. Front surface mirrors are made for...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 10
Recruiting has become big business for hospitals and group practices. Having said that, the most damaging communication breakdowns often occur between recruitment and credentialing staff, costing the hospital and the candidate time, money, and dignity.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 8
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (the “Court”) denied a plaintiff’s request to compel a hospital to disclose its incident reports during the discovery phase of a civil trial, finding the reports are protected by the Ohio’s peer review privilege.
