Autopsy is a core privilege for pathologists, but because few pathologists perform the procedure in hospitals, this doesn't usually present a credentialing concern, according to some medical services professionals and consultants. Nevertheless, it can raise policy questions for medical...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
Todd Sagin, MD, JD,says hospitals and MSPs have a number of tools they can use to protect themselves when potential issues are identified ... including a simple policy: Don't use the words "in good standing."
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
The Credentialing Resource Center is constantly updating its library of Clinical Privilege White Papers, which outline sample privileging criteria and background research for a wide range of medical specialty and subspecialty areas, procedures, and allied health...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
CMS' 2-midnight rule states that inpatient admissions are considered reasonable and necessary for stays that last at least two midnights. Stays that fall short of that benchmark should be billed as outpatient services.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9
When it comes to the reapplication process, practitioner procrastination may be a problem that will never completely go away. However, there are ways to encourage physicians to return their reappointment packets in a timely manner.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 9