Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPMSM, CPCS, FACHE, presented "MSP Competencies" at NAMSS' 39th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition, held in Seattle in October. The following is adapted from her presentation. Part one, which appeared in last month's CRCJ, included the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Physician engagement, one of the greatest keys to the success of healthcare organizations today, cannot be ignored. In fact, I would venture to say that an organization's relationship with physicians has never been more important.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
During a brainstorming session at the Massachusetts Association of Medical Staff Service's Annual Education Conference in May, participants were asked how they dealt with the problem of physicians not providing documentation in a timely manner. The following solutions were offered...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 6
Are you ever tempted to work on a Saturday simply because you know you would be able to accomplish a week's worth of work in that one day since you wouldn't be bombarded with distractions?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 8
I knew I had a problem when my hallway greetings of "good morning" were replaced with "Did you read my email?" My email messages were long, difficult to respond to, and filled with unnecessary details. It's no wonder that I had to send multiple requests and follow-up emails when...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 6
How well do you know the many roles and responsibilities of an MSP? Test your knowledge of the various aspects of the medical staff services profession by answering the following questions. Answers are on p. 9.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 6
The Supreme Court of Florida (the “Supreme Court”) has reversed a controversial Florida First District Appellate Court (the “Appellate Court”) decision. The Appellate Court had held that the federal Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA) preempted a provision of the Florida...
