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.
Although sometimes used interchangeably, emergency, disaster, and temporary privileges are three separate types of privileges to be used in distinct situations. How and when they can be used depends on your accreditor’s standards and what is written in your governing documents. A simple review...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 10
The telemedicine market is expected to more than double over the next five years, climbing from nearly $20 billion today to almost $50 billion in 2021, according to an August 2016 Research and Markets analysis. For MSPs...
In recent years, more and more attention has been directed toward quality improvement and patient safety. Just as Syed Ahmed Hussain, MD, associate chief medical officer at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), was part of a team that pioneered an incentive program to increase...
