Physicians are often hesitant to serve as proctors, and who could blame them? Proctoring another physician is one of the most awkward positions that a physician can be put into. Proctors must critique another physician’s performance, and their assessment helps determine whether their colleague...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 43
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new common format designed to help healthcare providers collect information about adverse events related to health information technology and devices.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 43
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 43
An effective medical staff must govern itself, make recommendations regarding the credentialing and privileging of practitioners, and monitor the quality of care provided by practitioners. Keeping these three tasks in mind can help you decide who should serve on the MEC.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 42
All licenses should be verified at initial credentialing and reappointment, as well as at expiration. Some licensing boards allow a grace period, so always ensure that you check with the licensing board to determine whether it allows one. The MSP should ensure that primary source verification...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 42
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...
