Most positions in healthcare are fairly streamlined. Nurses' and physicians' titles are consistent from one facility to another, as are administrative positions like directors, VPs, and CEOs.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 8
Donielle Wilson, ND, is a naturopathic physician practicing in two states. In Connecticut, Wilson is able to physically examine patients, order lab work, and then diagnose and prescribe natural treatment plans to assist with their ailment.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 7
One of the most important aspects of an MSP's job occurs every time a surveyor steps foot in the hospital. That's when all the work that has gone into ensuring credentialing files have the required information is reviewed and picked apart by surveyors.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 6
Put simply, the responsibility of the MSP is to assist the medical staff in its duty to appropriately credential and privilege practitioners according to established competencies ultimately to provide the best patient care.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 5
Lately it seems as though every type of healthcare document is transitioning from paper to an electronic format, ranging from patient records to human resources employee documents.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 4
The Joint Commission has initiated a slight, but potentially onerous change for credentialing and privileging physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice RNs (APRN).
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 3
Thumbing through credentialing applications can give MSPs a snapshot of practitioners’ career paths. If someone created a similar file for MSPs, what would yours look like? Would it be a series of random events, or would it be a calculated effort that led to the achievement of your highest goals...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 11
Credentialing can be an expensive business, from paying for primary source verifications to funding the salaries of MSPs who prepare files for medical executive committee review.