The spectrum of leadership development ranges from the “here’s the gavel, the meeting is Tuesday” approach to obtaining a master’s degree in business administration, medical management, or healthcare administration. For most physicians, something in between these approaches is the most...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 8
Medical staff professionals (MSP) and physician leaders may wonder whether the process used to credential employed physicians is the same as the process used for credentialing non-employed physicians. This will vary depending on your organization. Before you begin credentialing an employed...
Credentialing can be a long and exhausting process. Whether you're a veteran of the field or you're new, sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the process and forget what exactly it is you're doing. Reminding ourselves of the steps of the credentialing process can sometimes refresh our memory...
Meetings can be long, winded, and boring. Sometimes they can be effective, and sometimes, they can be a waste of time and would be better off as an email. Using these tips, committee meetings can become more effective and beneficial to staff members and decision-making in the credentialing and...
An executive committee, a medical board, or a similar structure exists in virtually every U.S. hospital. But is it true that a medical executive committee (MEC) is required?
The trend of merging medical staff credentialing with provider enrollment is becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift, driven by the need for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, poses significant challenges and opportunities for healthcare organizations.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 8
Under Kansas common law, a healthcare provider doesn’t have a duty to "safeguard, protect, and maintain the confidentiality of a patient's medical records," according to a recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Kansas (...
The different backgrounds and training of medical staff and hospital administration often make it hard for physicians and hospital leaders to work together without conflict. However, both groups must make every effort to cooperate; such disagreements slow down the decision-making process and...
MSPs and provider enrollment professionals who demonstrate humility, authenticity, fairness, tact, and kindness make the best candidates for leadership roles, according to Brianna Foulkrod, CPCS, CPMSM, assistant vice president of clinical onboarding, credentialing, and provider enrollment at...
