After COVID-19 hit in 2020, many companies switched to remote work, where workers could fulfill their responsibilities from the safety and comfort of a socially distant location, usually their homes. Now, five years later, many jobs have continued this trend, as remote work has revealed itself...
Few credentialing leaders get through a career without facing at least one major technology transition. But navigating a full credentialing software overhaul—especially in a complex healthcare environment—can test even the most seasoned professionals.
A good leader needs to be ready during a crisis—but ready to do what? Today, we look at the ways that leaders can step up during a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or an outbreak of violence. How do they maintain order and stop panic, how should they present themselves to concerned stakeholders...
The shift to more frequent board certification verifications—particularly the push for annual checks—can complicate life for already-burdened medical staff professionals.
In recent years, burnout has been a hot topic in the medical community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many physicians and healthcare providers revealed that they were feeling incredibly burned out, more than usual, due in part to the pandemic. The tragic passing of Lorna Breen, MD, due to this...
A hot topic in today’s MSP field, retirement looms over almost everybody in medical staff services departments. While retirement presents a staffing challenge in many lines of work, MSPs are especially concerned since more professionals are retiring than they can replace.
Opioids and addictions are something that many people struggle with today, and physicians and other healthcare providers are no different. Anyone can get caught up in a situation that’s not ideal, and policies must be put in place, especially for those who are in the field of saving lives.
Hospitals across the country are bracing for a silent crisis in medical staff services: the retirement of an experienced generation of credentialing and privileging professionals with deep institutional knowledge.
The December 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel shocked not only the insurance industry but also hospital systems nationwide. The shooting, which took place in the early-morning hours, highlights a chilling reality: Healthcare executives can be...
Throughout the years, many fields have struggled with the increased cost of living and inflation compared to their compensation, and MSPs are no different. Many MSPs and credentialing professionals have advocated for higher salaries or hourly rates, but have received little to no increase over...
