Start by finding a couple of physician champions and APPs who are regarded highly amongst their peer group and appear to be leaders, says Carol S. Cairns, CPMSM, CPCS. Begin to have this discussion with them—would they be interested in having such a structure? You might reach out to other...
Look for an interim final rule in October that will require “staff within all Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities” to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a press release by CMS.
The medical staff must be integrally involved in the hospital strategic plan, and there must be close communication between the medical executive committee (MEC) and the governing board. Therefore, the MEC may want to discuss strategic initiatives or strategic opportunities and challenges...
DNV is cutting back on the number of onsite hospital surveys in response to a dramatic, continuing rise in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed hospitals in several states. The second-largest accreditation organization (AO) in the country will continue to do triennial hospital surveys as required...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalists have been working more hours per week, according to a new report from Medscape. Despite this, some hospitalists reported their income decreased.
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Physicians in California may face disciplinary action for helping patients obtain inappropriate medical waivers from wearing masks. The Medical Board of California announced on August 18 that “a physician who grants a mask or other...
The 2021 National Provider Enrollment Forum, September 20-21, delivers engaging education and training to provider enrollment professionals and credentialing/privileging professionals. Experienced veterans and top industry experts will be on hand to provide you best practices...
Fifty-six percent of physicians have experienced or seen other physicians behaving inappropriately, according to a new report by Medscape. More than 2,000 physicians were surveyed about the types of inappropriate behavior they had seen by physicians within the past five years. They...
Whether you are planning an intervention or simply trying to strengthen your relationship with your colleagues, good communication skills can help you succeed. But good communication skills don't often come naturally-they need to be learned, practiced, and implemented. The following tips can...
