The words "drug addict" probably don't conjure up the image of a physician as physicians are usually highly regarded members of a community. Despite this perception, even physicians aren't immune to drug addiction, and the consequences of their addiction reach a broader audience...
On November 18, 2011, CMS released a new change to the Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Interpretative Guidelines under Transmittal 72. This transmittal required further clarification following the initial requirement that all rehabilitation and respiratory providers writing...
The Washington State Supreme Court remanded a medical malpractice discovery dispute to the trial court for an in-camera record review relating to the state's peer review and quality improvement statutes. The court analyzed and ruled on three issues: a hospital's records of the...
Most people don't realize that hospitals are run by boards, and even for people who work in hospitals, the board is shrouded in mystery. Although it seems that one needs to know a secret handshake to gain insight into the board's inner workings, transparency is the new word on...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 46
The medical staff services department (MSSD) at Children’s Medical Center Dallas is constantly finding ways to replace old, paper procedures with technology. Anne Roberts, CPMSM, CPCS, senior director of medical staff affairs at Children’s Medical Center discusses the success her organization...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 46
This week, we look at the last suggested item to keep on the medical executive committee’s (MEC) regular agenda: assessment of the performance of contracted groups and outside services.
