In 2008, there were approximately 128,000 nurse practitioners (NP) in the United States. This number is expected to grow significantly, to about 244,000 in 2025, according to research published by Med Care.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 29
To develop the best approach to low- and no-volume practitioners in your healthcare community, it is helpful to utilize a step-by-step process. These steps are as follows...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 28
Now that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, healthcare organizations need to be aware of the biggest issues they will face—such as new payment and care models—to develop a strategy now.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 28
Eliminating travel and learning at their own convenience are a few of the reasons physicians like virtual continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 28
For years, hospitals have honored the orders written by physicians that are not on their staff – especially for noninvasive outpatient labs and imaging studies. The results would be sent back to the physician who ordered the test. These tests had minimal risk, if any, and it was of benefit to...
