In our recent work with medical staffs, The Greeley Company has found that physician leaders consistently identify disruptive physician behavior as one of their top challenges.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 45
The JCAHO is seeking comment on proposed revision to its standards that address "oversight of individuals who function under the supervision of licensed independent practitioners," according to a December 1 press release.
Restricting a physician's privileges or terminating his or her medical staff membership should never be undertaken lightly. Working through the process will take an emotional tool on all involved parties, absorb hours of valuable physician and hospital staff...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 44
In a much-anticipated, four-page memorandum, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has spelled out what hospitals must do to ensure their medical staff privileging system meets federal requirements.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 43
Last night I had the pleasure of working with a group of bright PhDs, MDs, faculty, and staff of a major college. The conversation turned to the need for social space for students and faculty. Many of the discussion participants pointed out that social space is...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 42
This letter is in response to the many requests I've received for a definition of "antitrust." These request are likely the result of the an August 28, 2004 district court jury decision to order Dallas-based Presbyterian Hospital to pay $161 million in damages...
