“At any given time, there are always spot shortages both by location and specialty. But the claim of an impending doctor shortage is 15 years old. The predicted shortages of 15 years ago, 10 years ago and five years ago haven't manifested. We know from past experience, when residency positions...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 33
In recent years, many hospitals have adopted communication policies that allow and encourage physicians to apologize to patients when they make a mistake. According to Modern Healthcare, “such initiatives have led to improved transparency and better physician-patient relationships, as...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 33
An anonymous essay in the Annals of Internal Medicine is shedding light on physician disruptive behavior that might normally slip under the radar because it happens while patients are under sedation. The author of the article, who remained anonymous, recounts stories of medical students...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 33
Are you interested in sharing your opinion about industry needs and products HCPro should be developing? If so, we want to hear from you. Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 4 p.m. EST for a medical staff/credentialing focus group. If you would like to participate, email...
By not having thorough, detailed credentialing policies, a healthcare organization may become at risk for increased errors, higher mortality rates, and a higher number of lawsuits for which the organization could be held liable. A robust credentialing process catches the problem from the...
Negligent credentialing situations can be avoided by verifying an applicant’s information. This week’s free resource is sample policy and procedure language that includes a list of what should be verified, as well as other information that should be collected. Click...
