If you are attending the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) conference next week, make sure to stop by booth #114 to visit HCPro. My editorial and marketing colleagues will be there to answer any medical staff/credentialing questions you have as well as show...
Taking minutes can be a challenge. They should not be a verbatim account of routine discussions, but when they are required for hearings, appeals, and certain other situations, such as a fair hearing process, a verbatim transcript may be required.
As more health systems adopt a centralized credentialing process, questions start to arise about best practices and regulatory requirements. Patricia Furci, RN, MA, Esq., and Samuel J. Furci, MPA answer some of these questions.
Are your medical staff meetings lacking the attendance and meaningful participation? Our detailed list of tips will help you to have medical staff meetings that are efficient and effective.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 10
Broccoli and meetings have something in common—both elicit the response "ugh!" from me. However, like broccoli, meetings have a value: They strengthen the medical staff.