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...
Healthcare providers often find themselves on the receiving end of verbal, emotional, or physical abuse at work. Despite making up only 10% of the workforce, healthcare workers experience 48% of nonfatal injuries due to workplace violence (WPV). While the drivers and causes of violence are...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) outlined in a blog post, “Prioritizing Our Healthcare Workers: The Importance of Addressing the Intersection of Workplace Violence and Mental Health and Wellbeing,” the critical link between workplace violence and the mental...
