Cardiovascular technologists are advanced practice professionals who perform diagnostic examinations and therapeutic interventions on the heart and/or blood vessels at the request or under direction of a physician (MD or DO), in accordance with state and federal regulations, in one or more of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) is gearing up to ease telepsychology via an interstate compact process for providers. The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is envisioned as an interstate practice compact to facilitate telehealth and temporary face...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Maintenance of certification (MOC) has become the focus of many physicians, as some question its relevance, others offer opinions on ways to make it better, and others look for alternative certification options. One created an alternative board for physician certification, The National Board of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Dr. Bea Cautious is a general surgeon who has submitted an application for initial appointment and privileges at The Best Medical Center. The MSP, Ms. Diligent, has been working the application, and all of the verifications and peer references have been completed and returned. However, a close...
Unprofessional or abusive behavior by residency program faculty toward residents has the capacity to disrupt an entire program if left unaddressed. Unfortunately, for any number of reasons, some programs allow this disruptive behavior to persist, leaving residents to shoulder the burden....
"NPs and PAs are here to stay. We need to bring them to the table; they have a pivotal role in providing healthcare here at the hospital," says Cindy Radcliffe, CPMSM, director of medical staff services at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, California. It was with this...
