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...
You don’t have to tell a credentialer that ensuring the competency of medical staff is paramount. They know. But while internal assessments provide a critical foundation for evaluating practitioners, there are times when an external perspective is necessary. Third-party competency assessment...
Todd Sagin, MD, JD, like many other physician executives, has his own opinions regarding medical staff dues and their value in the hospital setting. His stance comes from his numerous years of experience regarding medical boards, executive positions, and consulting. There are...
The spectrum of leadership development ranges from the “here’s the gavel, the meeting is Tuesday” approach to obtaining a master’s degree in business administration, medical management, or healthcare administration. For most physicians, something in between these approaches is the most...
Meetings can be long, winded, and boring. Sometimes they can be effective, and sometimes, they can be a waste of time and would be better off as an email. Using these tips, committee meetings can become more effective and beneficial to staff members and decision-making in the credentialing and...
The trend of merging medical staff credentialing with provider enrollment is becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift, driven by the need for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, poses significant challenges and opportunities for healthcare organizations.
MSPs and provider enrollment professionals who demonstrate humility, authenticity, fairness, tact, and kindness make the best candidates for leadership roles, according to Brianna Foulkrod, CPCS, CPMSM, assistant vice president of clinical onboarding, credentialing, and provider enrollment at...
The medical executive committee (MEC) should thoughtfully consider the leadership identification and training process when looking for new physician leaders. One of the first steps should be defining the criteria for various leadership positions. The following newsletter lists examples of ...
