“While computers are great at sorting through data quickly and efficiently, humans aren't. In fact, ‘more’ often clogs our ability to discern and decide,” wrote David M. Denton, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, in InformationWeek. “At present, humans are still required to use the data...

Among ambulatory care facilities, The Joint Commission standard that states an organization grants initial, renewed, or revised clinical privileges to those who are permitted to practice independently topped the list of five requirements that were most frequently identified as “not compliant” in...

Every year, thousands of New Yorkers find themselves responsible for a surprise medical bill from a physician, like an anesthesiologist, who becomes involved in their care but, unbeknownst to the patient, is not covered by their insurance. Now a provision in the state budget agreement, announced...

Your organization’s medical staff may never be one big happy family, but it doesn’t have to be a dysfunctional family, either. Resolve turf battles with guidance from conflict resolution experts Jack Cox, MD, MMM, Rosemary Dragon, CPMSM, CPCS, and Christine Hearst, CPMSM. Our new guide...