What’s in your compliance code? Though not technically mandatory, best practices and, in some cases, plans of correction, call for hospitals to create a compliance program with a plan or code applicable to its operation.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 3
Pre-application forms have been utilized by hospitals and healthcare organizations for years as part of the initial application process. Proponents point out that it saves time and resources by identifying potential applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for staff membership prior...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 1
Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPMSM, CPCS, FACHE, presented "MSP Competencies" at NAMSS' 39th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition, held in Seattle in October. The following is adapted from her presentation. Part one, which appeared in last month's CRCJ, included the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Physician engagement, one of the greatest keys to the success of healthcare organizations today, cannot be ignored. In fact, I would venture to say that an organization's relationship with physicians has never been more important.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
During a brainstorming session at the Massachusetts Association of Medical Staff Service's Annual Education Conference in May, participants were asked how they dealt with the problem of physicians not providing documentation in a timely manner. The following solutions were offered...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 6
Are you ever tempted to work on a Saturday simply because you know you would be able to accomplish a week's worth of work in that one day since you wouldn't be bombarded with distractions?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 8
I knew I had a problem when my hallway greetings of "good morning" were replaced with "Did you read my email?" My email messages were long, difficult to respond to, and filled with unnecessary details. It's no wonder that I had to send multiple requests and follow-up emails when...