Platinum Plus members can now access 26 new sample tools and forms on Credentialing Resource Center. Additionally, certain Credentialing Resource Center members have access to our clinical privilege white papers. We recently updated five new papers.
There are two types of errors that can occur in the credentialing/privileging process: information errors and decision errors. Understand their differences so that both types of errors can be avoided during the credentialing and privileging process.
There are many factors that contribute to successful delegated credentialing for both the health and delegated entity to consider. Below are tips and recommendations for the health plan.
It’s important for credentials committee members to understand that they are involved directly or indirectly in developing an excellent privileging process. Privileging involves four distinct, ongoing steps.
The good news is that professional practice evaluation programs are becoming more meaningful and relevant and, as a result, they are having more positive effects on quality of care. However, this evolution also presents challenges to organizations, whose traditional approaches may no longer...
Many physicians have strong prejudices regarding administrators and administrative roles. They see management as an exercise in unproductive bureaucracy and managers as individuals who can't make prompt decisions and who sit through endless, boring meetings. An essential step in the recruitment...
An executive committee, a medical board, or a similar structure exists in virtually every U.S. hospital. But is it true that a medical executive committee (MEC) is required?
The different backgrounds and training of medical staff and hospital administration often make it hard for physicians and hospital leaders to work together without conflict. However, both groups must make every effort to cooperate; such disagreements slow down the decision-making process and...
If you haven’t registered for the 2024 National Provider Enrollment Forum, now is your chance to do so! Until August 15, you can take advantage of our throwback to the early bird registration price. Customers will automatically receive a $100 discount off of their registration when visiting our...
