The medical staff office doesn’t assess practitioners’ competence, but MSPs can ensure that the organized medical staff has the bylaws, policies, and procedures in place to conduct a consistent, fair, effective, and well-documented peer review process. In addition, the medical staff services...
A recent study in Health Affairs found that physicians are hesitant to treat patients with disabilities and admit to being out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Physicians reported...
The structure of the medical staff office (MSO) depends on the defined responsibilities and functions of the department and the number of full time employees. Developing a master schedule can help you keep track of your duties and perform more efficiently.
Twenty-five percent of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers are considering switching careers, according to a recent survey conducted by Bain & Company.
Every state has laws that affect the corrective action section of the medical staff bylaws. These include state peer review statutes and additional reporting regulations issued by state health departments or other government entities. When composing bylaws, it is always prudent to run the...
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from the 2020 MSP Salary Survey Report. Want to see the results of the 2022 MSP Salary Survey? Participants of the 2022 survey receive an exclusive, executive...
There should be very few times when a medical staff needs to deny an application for privileges. For the most part, the physician and other LIP applicants are practitioners who have excellent records and will continue to deliver high quality in their ongoing patient care.
The No Surprises Act may have the unintended effect of causing millions more emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Since going into effect on January 1, 2022, the federal ban protects patients from surprise bills for emergency...
Restructuring means eliminating activities that impede efficiency. It offers a solution to busy physicians who must ensure quality patient care while also helping to manage and govern medical staff operations.
