An Ohio Court of Appeals ruled statements made by a hospital's chief medical officer (CMO) that were secretly recorded by a decedent's family were not protected under peer review, affirming the decision of the trial court.
Florida's Amendment 7, or the "Patients' Right to Know About Adverse Medical Incidents Act," continues to flex its muscle in cases involving negligent credentialing, making additional medical records discoverable. Previous cases have already shown Amendment 7 to be self-...
Today, the medical staff president, hospital CEO, and board chair of Better Times Hospital are meeting to discuss a recent request. The cardiologists, CT surgeons, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists want to establish an integrated clinical service line, as...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 8
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 8
Primary care is once again the most sought after area of healthcare employment amongst osteopathic physicians-to-be, based on results from the annual American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Intern/Resident Registration...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 8
An increased number of physicians trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics (med-peds) can help with transitional care for chronically ill adolescents becoming adults and bring a more diverse base of medical...
