The role of advance practice professionals (APP) has expanded considerably over the last several years, and as the number of practicing APPs continues to increase, this subset of medical professionals is expected to continue taking on greater responsibilities when it comes to...
The Colorado Court of Appeals, Division A rejected a hospital's claim that a new statute, which abrogated the hospital's immunity from damages with respect to credentialing decisions, was unconstitutional. The Court held that the statute was meant to apply retroactively and such...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 1
The start of a new year is a good time to look at the long-term future. For MSPs, that future might mean evolution from today's disparate medical staff-related processes and duties to a single unified "competency committee" with physicians and MSPs working in tandem on a...
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of a hospital related to claims of race discrimination brought by a Palestinian physician. The Court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the physician's...
One of the most important initial tasks of the physician credentialing process is gathering background information. This often involves reaching out to various medical boards to verify physician information.
