The newest version of the NPDB Guidebook released last month includes stricter reporting requirements for when a physician surrenders privileges while under investigation. The NPDB has made the definition of “under investigation” more expansive, and it now includes when a physician is going...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 18
“We are also troubled by the lack of context provided with the data that could help explain physician prescribing practices and pharmacy filling practices before conclusions are drawn.”
-Robert M. Wah, MD, discusses the AMA’s concern with CMS releasing Medicare Part D claims...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 18
MSPs are making more money, according to the results of the 2015 MSP Salary Survey conducted by HCPro. Eleven percent of MSPs reported a salary of more than $100,000, which is an increase from the 7.6% who reported in this pay range last year. The number of MSPs making $70,001–$100,000 also...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 18
Thank you to all who participated in our 2015 MSP Salary Survey. We had close to 900 responses this year! Below you will see some initial results—the annual salary of your colleagues. For more in-depth coverage, check out the June issue of Credentialing & Peer...
The Credentialing Resource Center (CRC) is the #1 resource for MSPs and credentialing professionals. A membership to CRC provides credentialing and medical staff professionals with a searchable database...
More community practices are joining hospital systems because it makes economic sense for both parties. However, when hospitals acquire community practices and clinics, the medical staff services department (MSSD) faces credentialing and privileging questions. Will physicians in newly acquired...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 17
Of the 30 million children treated in emergency rooms (ER) every year, about 90% are in general community hospitals that often lack pediatric units. This means ERS often don’t have emergency equipment sized for children, such as breathing tubes, catheters, and needles.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 17
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