A case that will soon be heard by the Oregon Supreme Court may decide whether patients in the state can seek damages in medical malpractice lawsuits based on physicians’ actions that reduce the possibility of a better outcome, known as the “loss of chance” theory.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 7
In the past I’ve written about the safety measures hospitals are taking to prevent violence, including arming security guards. According to a recent article in The New York Times, 52...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 5
If you don’t subscribe to our free email newsletter Credentialing Resource Center Daily, not only have you been missing out on daily credentialing and privileging news, tips, and tools, but...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 4
If you plan on registering for the CRC Symposium, I encourage you to do it today as our early bird price ends at midnight! As a reminder, you can receive $100 off your registration, and if you are a CRC member, you will receive $200 off your registration!
While it's certainly not considered one of the perks of the job, at some point during their careers physician leaders and MSPs will have to deal with a physician who exhibits disruptive behavior. Disruptive behavior can come in a variety of forms, from yelling and inappropriate language to, in...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 2
Professional certification benefits not only the MSP, but also his or her hospital. Organizations that facilitate the process for their MSPs reap additional benefits such as a more stable medical staff services workforce with higher morale, as two directors of medical staff services have seen....
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 3
HCPro’s Credentialing Resource Center now has a Twitter account (@hcpro_crc) for an easy way to hear about our latest news, including updates about the upcoming...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 3
We’re looking for new members to join the editorial advisory board for our monthly newsletter Credentialing & Peer Review Legal Insider. We’re looking for members who can contribute a unique perspective from areas of credentialing and peer review (e.g.,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 2
As the New Year begins, you may be planning what educational conferences you will attend in 2016. I recommend checking out the 2016 Credentialing Resource Center Symposium, which offers education for both medical staff leaders and medical staff professionals. This program is...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 1
Welcome to a new year of Medical Staff Leader Insider! If you haven’t joined HCPro’s Medical Staff and Credentialing Professionals LinkedIn Discussion group, now is the perfect time. We’ve set it up to be the place for physician leaders and medical staff...
