A motion before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) to compel production of a hospital’s PowerPoint® presentation was recently denied because it was considered privileged under the Pennsylvania Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA).
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has introduced significant updates to its Credentialing Product Suite, marking a new step in how healthcare organizations credential and recredential licensed healthcare professionals. These enhancements are designed to ensure high-quality...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 1
Workplace violence in healthcare is an escalating concern, as highlighted by recent reports and studies that expose the alarming trends affecting healthcare workers across the United States.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 1
Burnout among MSPs and credentialers is more than a personal challenge—it’s a systemic issue rooted in increasing workloads, staffing shortages, and rising expectations.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 1
In Florida, a man sued a physician and hospital for negligent credentialing after his leg was amputated. The man’s right to the documents relating to the incident was under question. A trial court first granted the plaintiff the right to the documents, but a Florida appeals court overturned the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 12
The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other regulatory bodies keep accreditation and quality leaders on their toes every day. We’ve caught up with Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, founder and president emeritus of Patton Healthcare Consulting, on several subjects throughout the year that...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 12
MSPs play a pivotal role in patient safety, ensuring that healthcare providers possess the necessary qualifications, competencies, and ethical standards to deliver high-quality care. They meticulously verify the credentials of physicians and other practitioners on a daily basis, upholding...