As the COVID-19 pandemic effects persist, many MSPs across the country have transitioned to working remotely and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Managing these virtual teams presents some different challenges and new twists on traditional team building and conflict resolution...
Few credentialing leaders get through a career without facing at least one major technology transition. But navigating a full credentialing software overhaul—especially in a complex healthcare environment—can test even the most seasoned professionals.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 7
If organizations merely address legalities in their contracts with physicians and fail to define expectations, they almost guarantee that the physician employment contract is only worth the paper that it is written on. In the contract, the employer must reinforce the behaviors it expects of...
A good leader needs to be ready during a crisis—but ready to do what? Today, we look at the ways that leaders can step up during a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or an outbreak of violence. How do they maintain order and stop panic, how should they present themselves to concerned stakeholders...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 6
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.
Consider focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) with regard to the no-volume provider. Most of the time, these physicians are either part of a large group, such as emergency medicine coverage, that covers many hospitals (as is often the case with low-volume providers). There also may be...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 6
The shift to more frequent board certification verifications—particularly the push for annual checks—can complicate life for already-burdened medical staff professionals.
The medical executive committee (MEC) interacts with many individuals and groups in the hospital. One of the most important relationships in terms of patient care is between the MEC and the general medical staff.
