The Court of Appeal for the State of California (the “Court”) held that a hospital that flagged a physician’s cases for peer review was protected by the state’s anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) statute.
The plaintiff in the case, Ana Sanchez, MD,...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 9
Do you know which accreditors’ and regulators’ standards your organization must follow? This may seem like a simple question, but your organization may be accredited by both The Joint Commission and ACHC. Or you might need to check both acute care and ambulatory standards if your organization...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 30, Issue 4
The Superior Court of Delaware (the "Court") granted part of a plaintiff's motion to compel discovery of certain documents used by a hospital's credentials committee, finding that the plaintiff's allegations were substantial enough that further discovery may flesh out her argument. The plaintiff...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 30, Issue 3
The Northern District of Illinois Western Division Court (the “Court”) denied a medical school's motion to dismiss a claim against it for sexual harassment from a former resident who was terminated from her program. However, the Court did grant the school's motion to dismiss the former resident'...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 30, Issue 1
The question is often asked, “Will we have enough competent, skilled leaders able to manage and navigate the increasingly complex world of healthcare?” In some cases, leaders are still selected and appointed based on their subject-matter knowledge or their willingness to serve—not their capacity...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 12
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Court”) affirmed a Texas District Court’s decision granting summary judgment, finding that the plaintiff waived his right to arbitration after engaging in substantial litigation spanning 16 months.
The plaintiff, Frank...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 11
The first step to moving toward a just culture to improve patient safety in clinical learning environments is undertaking a culture assessment to determine your organization's current culture. Once it has been completed, your organization's leadership has the daunting task of looking at what the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 8
For MSPs looking to create a more robust and streamlined onboarding process, an understanding of what is involved in onboarding is the first step. And the process probably involves more pieces than MSPs realize.
For example, Amy Niehaus, CPMSM, CPCS, MBA, independent...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 7
Physicians’ desire to function professionally and act in the best interest of patients and their families influences and even determines every action they take. However, this dedication sometimes leads to psychosocial issues that can jeopardize their health and job performance. Stress, along...