Sharing peer review information between healthcare organizations is essential to help medical staffs determine practitioners' competence and make informed privilege-granting decisions. However, medical staffs can find themselves facing legal challenges if the disclosure process is done...
Many medical staffs begin their bylaws with a list of definitions for terms used throughout the bylaws, the name of the organization, a preamble, and a statement of purpose and authority. Is all this necessary? The simple answer is, “No, these items are not required.” But, to elaborate, let’s...
The AMA recently adopted a new policy calling on medical schools and residency programs to incorporate content on healthcare financing into their curricula.
The AMA is specifically asking that future physicians receive training on cost effective use of diagnostic and treatment services,...
The growth trend in digital healthcare has continued for much of 2019. In fact, according to InTouch Health, a telehealth services company that offers health systems solutions to deliver virtual care, the global telehealth market is expected to reach some $40 billion this year.
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Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 11
The researchers categorized articles and reports according to the six domains and whether they assessed cost of waste, savings from interventions that address waste, or both. They then translated costs and savings from included studies into national costs and savings and converted these values...
