Following the arrest of a Tucson man on charges of practicing medicine without a license, authorities in Arizona are seeking the public’s assistance identifying possible victims of illegal cosmetic surgeries he may have performed.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
A pair of lawsuits claim doctors in Southern California knowingly used counterfeit screws in spinal fusion surgeries, according to a report by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR). Additional lawsuits are expected from other patients who suspect they also received counterfeit implants.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
This week’s edition of Medical Staff Leader Insider features an article about hospitals offering online emergency room appointment bookings. Personally, I like the idea of being able to choose a time to show up instead of having to wait around. I wouldn’t be surprised if more hospitals...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 27
Now available! Physicians who accept or are assigned leadership positions are often left on their own to develop leadership skills and educate themselves about their responsibilities as medical staff leaders. The Medical Staff Leader’s Survival Guide aims to teach physicians how to become...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 27
To meet the obesity epidemic, medical students and physicians need better training about nutrition and physical activity, according to a report released by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
