When it comes to credentialing international medical graduates (IMG), Margaret Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, vice president of professional medical affairs, medical staff professional services, and regulatory affairs for Parkland in Dallas, sees the trendlines shifting.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 7
CMS survey data from 2024 paints a clear picture for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) on what to look out for: Persistent gaps in infection control, sanitation, documentation, and governance continue to trigger citations across the country.
For a long time, people thought there were only two leadership styles: autocratic and democratic. Democratic leaders were accused of being too soft and easy, while their autocratic counterparts were often called too tough and domineering. Today’s manager, however, is flexible and able to use...
Recently, the Hardenbergh Group, an MSP staffing firm and consultancy, led a seminar on preventing and reversing provider burnout, as well as recognizing the signs of burnout within oneself or others. Once you recognize the signs of burnout, you can work on addressing them to create a better...
At times, MSPs must deal with physicians whose conduct is detrimental to the work environment. Negative behaviors can range from verbal or physical attacks to intimidation to defiant attitudes toward hospital leadership.
After COVID-19 hit in 2020, many companies switched to remote work, where workers could fulfill their responsibilities from the safety and comfort of a socially distant location, usually their homes. Now, five years later, many jobs have continued this trend, as remote work has revealed itself...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 7
A California physician’s challenge to summary suspension of privileges was recently denied by the Court of Appeal of California (the “Court”) for being premature.