Keep a “practitioners with reportable actions” list on hand. MSPs should refer to this list before sending out general statement verification letters; if a practitioner is on this list, the general statement verification letter should not be used. Instead, answer all questions as honestly as...
Litigation from credentialing and privileging disputes is on the rise and has allowed physicians to challenge long-standing credentialing and privileging policies and processes. The following excerpt from Legal Strategies for MSPs & Physician Leaders describes the basics...
Medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from negligent credentialing can be costly for hospitals. Legal defense fees, settlement payments, and jury verdicts can end up costing hospitals millions. However, these types of lawsuits can be avoided if those responsible for credentialing healthcare...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 21
Previous research found that about 3% of patients discharged from ERs returned within three days, but a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found the percentage to be much higher.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 22
The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association recently released new guidelines outlining the principles for integrated leadership between physicians and hospitals.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 22
“The sorrow hung like a millstone around my neck, but I laid it aside to care for the others because that's what you do as a physician. Yet, when I was alone, the sense of hopelessness was becoming insufferable.”
- James W. Lynch, MD, shares his struggles with depression...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 22
There’s been a lot of news concerning telemedicine recently, such as the new rules passed by the Texas Medical Board and subsequent preliminary injunction. Nine states have also enacted the...
Prospective review, concurrent review (proctoring), or retrospective review are examples of the various ways to conduct a focused review or to evaluate privileged practitioners. The medical staff should work with advanced practice professionals (APP) to define specific quality indicators and to...
