The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) invites the public’s input on proposed standards for a new program to evaluate ambulatory care clinics that provide patient-centered care and work to reduce fragmentation by forming virtual neighborhoods with medical homes. The public...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
High readmissions rates can be costly to hospitals due to financial penalties imposed by the CMS. Although not all readmissions can be prevented, poor quality of care or insufficient coordination of post-discharge care may result in a high rate of readmission.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
Following the arrest of a Tucson man on charges of practicing medicine without a license, authorities in Arizona are seeking the public’s assistance identifying possible victims of illegal cosmetic surgeries he may have performed.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
A pair of lawsuits claim doctors in Southern California knowingly used counterfeit screws in spinal fusion surgeries, according to a report by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR). Additional lawsuits are expected from other patients who suspect they also received counterfeit implants.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 28
This week’s edition of Medical Staff Leader Insider features an article about hospitals offering online emergency room appointment bookings. Personally, I like the idea of being able to choose a time to show up instead of having to wait around. I wouldn’t be surprised if more hospitals...
