Across states and even across organizations, the scope of practice and responsibilities of a physician assistant (PA) can differ. This also means credentialing and privileging requirements will vary. MSPs and medical staff leaders must be aware of the specific requirements of their state and...
Negligent credentialing claims have become a growing concern. These claims, often paired with medical malpractice lawsuits, create significant legal, financial, and reputational risks for institutions.
A survey recently conducted by Team Med Global (TMG), LLC, highlights the well-being, stress levels, and job satisfaction of medical staff professionals (MSP).
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched its new Healthcare Staffing Services Certification, which aims to validate that staffing agencies supplying immediate, short-term placements meet recognized standards for quality in providing clinical professionals to healthcare...
There are some circumstances when the granting of temporary privileges is essential in order for the organization to meet urgent or immediate patient care needs. Organizations should have policies that clearly outline their pre-established criteria for granting temporary privileges.
Every year, CRC releases a survey for MSPs to determine the current trends, salaries, and data for the medical staff services field and credentialing professionals. The survey contains questions regarding positions, salaries, work duties, etc. MSB pulled together the highlights...
Overprescribing medications is a common practice and mistake in the healthcare field. It’s a complex inaccuracy that has adverse effects on patients, medical professionals, and the healthcare system. MSB sat down with William “Bill” Lord, BSPharm, to get his...
Provider enrollment involves navigating through multiple systems such as the Identity & Access Management System (I&A); the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS); and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). These systems are designed to ensure that...
One of the primary functions of the medical staff as delegated by the board is to improve the performance of all members of the medical staff and others granted privileges through the medical staff process. This sounds much easier than it is.
Since the original programs of the 1980s, crew resource management (CRM) training has evolved to include additional subject matter beyond a focus on interpersonal communication. Today, CRM core content typically includes topics such as leadership, team building, followership and conflict...
