Remember, the term credentialing refers to the overall process of gathering and verifying credentials information, reviewing that information, and making a decision to grant or deny medical staff membership. Although appointing physicians to the medical staff and granting them clinical...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 30
With the Joint Commission performing unannounced accreditation surveys, organizations must be in a state of continuous readiness. In addition, in recent years, Joint Commission surveyors have focused on the participation of the medical staff during a survey. Below are some tips for medical staff...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 30
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 30
Regardless of their reasons for not being active at the hospital, many low-volume practitioners want to maintain medical staff membership because their managed care plans require them to be affiliated with a hospital. Although the National Committee for Quality Assurance no longer requires this...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 29
Looking to create name recognition, give your career a boost, or simply share your bright ideas? We’re now accepting applications to present at the 2011 Credentialing Resource Center Symposium at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, May 12 – 13, 2011. We are looking for medical staff professionals and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 29
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...