The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (the “Court”) affirmed a district court’s granting of summary judgement, finding that an employer may offer to hire an applicant on the condition that she undergoes a medical examination confirming her ability to perform the job’s...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 1
As healthcare organizations continue to search for ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality, the credentialing and enrollment departments are coming to the forefront as ideal candidates for integration. Although both perform unique and distinct functions, there is significant overlap with...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 10
A California Court of Appeals for Division Seven of the Second Appellate District reversed and remanded with directions a trial court’s decision, finding that the terms of an agreement between a physician and hospital cannot be enforced when they conflict with a state-mandated procedure.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 8
Last time, we reviewed tips and tools for initiating a provider onboarding and credentialing consolidation project. A key consideration for leading a project of this magnitude and complexity is transparency among stakeholders and involved teams. Interdependence is always part of a large...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 11
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Western Division (the “Court”) denied a hospital’s motion to dismiss a claim of negligent credentialing of an independent surgeon facing multiple federal charges. The motion to dismiss the negligent credentialing claim is one...