A new California law lifts a century-old ban on direct physician employment and aims to end a “doctor desert” among the smallest and most remote hospitals.
Last month, Medical Staff Briefing discussed how physicians can use social media to enhance their practices by communicating with current patients, attracting new patients, and sharing health tips with a large number of people quickly. But there can also be negative...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 12
The South Dakota Supreme Court (the “Court”) recently reversed a circuit court’s decision ordering several healthcare providers to produce peer review materials. The Court disagreed with the lower court’s interpretation of the state’s peer review privilege and found that a court-created crime-...
Criminal background checks are often conducted by hospitals during the initial hiring process of all employees or, in some cases, for specified types of healthcare providers. While many states require criminal background checks as a condition of initial licensure, healthcare organization may...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 11
September was a banner month for the National Association Medical Staff Services’ (NAMSS) professional development and advocacy work. Against the backdrop of its 40th educational conference in Boston, the organization rolled out two resources intended to broaden professional awareness, pave...
As physician shortages escalate and demand mounts for broader care access, advanced practice professionals (APP) are increasing in number and significance across the healthcare continuum.
As more patients turn to the internet before choosing a healthcare provider, physicians must come up with a plan to incorporate social media into their practices.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 10
Pink flags on medical staff applications never stay that shade for long. Swift identification and targeted action can resolve concerns about these subtle deviations from the norm—but on the other hand, negligence and mismanagement can escalate flags to full-blown problems.
