A rise in interest in osteopathic medicine has led to confusion about who is trained to practice this type of medicine. Physician leaders and MSPs must play a part in protecting patients from practitioners who falsify their credentials.
Amy Niehaus, CPMSM, CPCS, MBA, answers the question: At what point in the medical staff credentialing process can an application for enrollment be submitted to the payers?
"It is important to recognize that conflict in the workplace is not necessarily a bad thing. When handled appropriately, it can be healthy and have a positive impact on an organization's culture, enhancing trust among team members and resulting in improved decision-making."
With flu season upon us, now is the time for hospitals and other healthcare facilities to consider implementing a mandatory vaccination program for seasonal influenza. Some employees may initially object, but most experts agree that flu shots are a necessity for healthcare workers. Many...
A recent survey conducted by LA BioMed asked surgical residents to state what an ideal salary would be after completing residency, and researchers found that female surgeons reported expected salaries that were approximately $30,000 less than that reported by their male counterparts. This was in...
