Running a committee can be a time-consuming, challenging position, as it requires you to coordinate numerous people who likely have differing opinions and are no doubt juggling hectic schedules. In addition, committees are often asked to do a lot with very little time.
Special thanks to everyone who joined us for the CRC & NPE Virtual Experience this week! As a reminder, this program qualifies for 21.5 NAMSS continuing education units, 18 AAPC continuing education hours, and 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. To receive your credits, please complete the post-...
The highest-paid physician specialty is plastic surgery, with plastic surgeons reported earning an average of $526,000 annually, according to Medscape's Physician Compensation Report 2021. That represents a 10% increase since the 2020 edition of the report. The report, based on surveys from 18,...
The CRC & NPE Virtual Experience continues today at 11:30 am ET! For those of you who've registered, we have exciting news: This program has been approved by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) for 21.5 continuing education units. Our event also qualifies...
Even in the greatest hospitals and systems, communication is a challenge, and care can be segmented. As an MSP, you have the opportunity to act as an advocate for your medical staff. In your discussions with physicians or hospital employees about initiatives that are starting, make it a point to...
The total number of certified physician assistants (PA) grew 6.52% between 2018 and 2019, according to a report by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
As health systems acquire more facilities, build new hospitals, or move some tasks to CVOs, more MSPs will be working with colleagues in different locations. Managing these virtual teams presents some different challenges and new twists on traditional team building and conflict resolution. Here...
A Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) report has found that because of the year-long battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals have found themselves in “survival mode.” Contending with stressed margins, burned-out staff, and exacerbated concerns...
Revising the bylaws is not a chore that medical staff members look forward to participating in, but it is an important responsibility that cannot be ignored if the medical staff wants to have compliant, contemporary bylaws that address the issues that the medical staff faces. When reviewing the...
