Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group fired Dr. Kevin Lurie in October 2005, allegedly for disruptive behavior and for falsifying time sheets. Lurie claimed that he was bringing quality of care issues to light and subsequently sued the organization for wrongful termination,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 30
It's not necessary to include specific language to protect disabled physicians in the medical staff bylaws because the ADA covers all the bases, says Linda Ford, CPCS, CPMSM, director of medical staff services at Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA. In addition, a hospital's HR policy often covers...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 30
The EMRs bugged him worst of all. Throw in the stress of dealing with patients, procedures, even family life, and he was cranky. Steven Feeney, MD, admits he was not a terrific guy to work with.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 30
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 29
