Medical staffs often have several categories and subcategories to describe the status of physicians who practice at a hospital. However, such subdivision is unnecessary. A medical staff should contain just three general categories:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 25
In last week's edition of this newsletter, I discussed the privileging challenges presented by low- and no-volume providers. As an increasing number of family medicine and internal medicine physicians begin to use hospitalists and spend less time in the hospital...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 24
Medical staffs across the country are faced with the challenge of privileging low- and no-volume providers. As an increasing number of family medicine and internal medicine physicians begin to use hospitalists and spend less time in the hospital, medical...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 24
When faced with the challenge of improving physician performance at your institution, clearly setting and communicating expectations goes a long way. Following is a summary of the steps necessary to create great performance expectations:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 23
Good physicians don't always make good leaders, so when you find one who is both, you'll want to carefully cultivate that physician leader. Follow these guidelines to restock your leadership ranks:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 23
If you are like most physicians, when you hear the word quality your first thought is about the kind of patient care you provide every day. Such a reaction is natural for most healthcare providers and it is one you should hold on to. After all, isn't making a...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 23
