Christopher Daniel Duntsch, a former American neurosurgeon nicknamed “Dr. Death,” is serving a life sentence after being accused of injuring as many as 35 patients in less than two years before his license was revoked by the Texas Medical Board. Several organizations failed to perform their due...
In May, the Biden-Harris administration announced the end of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for CMS-certified facilities, which had been implemented in 2021 to protect vital sectors of the economy and vulnerable populations.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 8
Healthcare is constantly evolving, and new medical research, drugs, and surgical technologies change how diseases are diagnosed and treated on a daily basis. Patients and healthcare institutions expect healthcare providers not only to be knowledgeable about the latest healthcare advances, but...
An article in the Harvard Business Review entitled “Why Doctors Need Leadership Training” purported that physicians are “neither taught how to lead nor are they typically rewarded for good leadership.” The article authors suggested that educational systems must change to meet the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 7
This is the latest in a continuing series of articles designed for medical staff leaders and their associates. This month, Greeley and Williams discuss creating more opportunities for medical staff leaders and staffs to gather and socialize.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 7
Navigating the maze of provider reappointments can be a daunting task for hospital credentialing specialists. Faced with the complexities of managing hundreds of appointments and renewals, and with tracking ever-changing state laws, the credentialing process is a delicate dance that demands...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 7
Establish an incident response team to handle decisions about high-risk pregnancy cases that may present dilemmas in your hospital’s emergency department (ED) as states continue to pass more restrictive abortion laws. If your facility already has such a team, make sure each member understands...
In May, J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, co-founder and president of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, and John Howard, MD, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued a statement calling for the removal of...
Provider enrollment is critical to your organization’s revenue cycle as it ensures providers are paid for the care they provide. This makes provider enrollment professionals (PEP) a vital part of an organization, but they can often be undervalued and overlooked.