Most of the bylaws we all operate under are essentially decades old so you're not alone in that regard. However, it is important to review your bylaws annually to make sure they are up to date and still applicable. If a "wholesale review" has not been done in the past five years or more, now is...
Consider fortifying focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) materials with provisions specifically for practitioners whose privileges have lapsed.
In some form or another, almost every practitioner has either heard of or been involved in a privileging criteria dispute. Fortunately, there are ways to resolve the situation—or to avoid it altogether.
The Credentialing Resource Center’s (CRC) annual MSP Salary Survey measures the compensation rates, essential duties, and other workplace trends shaping the careers of MSPs across the industry. The 2026 survey is now open!
There is a trend around the country to lengthen the terms of office for important medical staff positions. This is to promote continuity and to give leaders a chance to grow into their roles.
Historically, members of the medical staff have been expected to donate time to the peer review process, including time as a proctor. However, in recent years, this compact has frayed. Physicians’ time is more valuable than ever before, and time committed to proctoring is money lost from the...
The individuals who review practitioner health issues will vary from organization to organization, and in the hospital setting, it is dependent on the structure of the medical staff. Many healthcare organizations have established a working committee specifically dedicated to matters of physician...
You’ve probably heard that part of being a good communicator is being a good listener, but it’s worth repeating. Listening is one of the most important skills leaders need to develop to communicate well and maintain relationships throughout the hospital.
Education and collaboration are the two words to keep in mind when MSPs work with outside entities. Successful MSPs foster strong relationships by continually educating themselves on requirements for their offices and how their office communicates with regulatory agencies. Many MSPs are often...
