The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently conducted a study to examine the effect federal fraud and abuse laws have on hospitals' ability to implement financial incentive programs for physicians. Its findings, although not shocking, are notable: The...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 29
When The Joint Commission (TJC) introduced the term focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) five years ago, medical staff leaders and MSPs entered a period of uncertainty and confusion. Now, five years later, much has been learned and the confusion has faded. But...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 29
For the eighth consecutive year, medical malpractice payments by physicians decreased, reaching its lowest level since 1991. This is according to the watchdog group, Public Citizen, who used data from the National Practitioner’s Data Bank of physicians reporting malpractice payouts. Both the...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 29
In 2008, there were approximately 128,000 nurse practitioners (NP) in the United States. This number is expected to grow significantly, to about 244,000 in 2025, according to research published by Med Care.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 29
To develop the best approach to low- and no-volume practitioners in your healthcare community, it is helpful to utilize a step-by-step process. These steps are as follows...
