A proposed payment rule posted earlier this week outlines the CMS’ plan to allow physicians to exercise more judgment when admitting patients for short hospital stays.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 26
With patient satisfaction scores now factoring into Medicare reimbursements, healthcare providers are putting more emphasis on empathy training to improve physicians’ bedside manner.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 26
The California Court of Appeal recently ruled that the state’s cap on noneconomic damages under the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) is constitutional.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 26
“Balance is an ever-changing ideal that I set my sights on, but know that I will never permanently reach. It helps me reflect on what I want in the moment and figure out where to spend my energy. I can’t be everywhere, but I can make the most of every situation.”
- Jenna Kay, MD...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 26
Thank you to everyone who has taken our survey on e-learning courses for medical services professionals. If you haven’t, please take a minute to let us know what topics we can address in the course. The survey is only three questions and can be found at the link below....
According to the CMS Conditions of Participation for Medical Staff, §482.22, a hospital must have an organized medical staff that operates under bylaws approved by the governing body and is responsible for the quality of medical care provided to patients by the hospital. In addition to...
