In July 2012 it was revealed that two New Mexico surgeons were involved in nearly 80 malpractice lawsuits after performing back surgeries that only one of the surgeons was qualified to perform.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 3
Hospitals might assume that a generous compensation offer will reduce the likelihood that an aggrieved patient will seek legal advice, but according to "Disclosure and Resolution Programs that Include Generous Compensation Offers May Prompt a Complex Patient Response," published...
MSPs and credentials committee members must sort through a myriad of terms, acronyms, and licensing bodies when credentialing and privileging healthcare professionals. The process is no different when it comes to credentialing and privileging midwives. It is imperative to understand the...
All facilities have their own internal peer review processes, with specific criteria used by the medical staff to evaluate the clinical practice of physicians. In certain cases, however, the hospital may need to seek additional perspective from a third-party reviewer.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 3
How do you make the most of your resources while keeping within the limits of your annual budget? Maybe you've been able to streamline processes to increase...
