The AFL-CIO Executive Council has issued a statement in support of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)’s doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM), calling on Congress to enact legislation amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act governing Medicaid to recognize...
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact has been approved by both chambers of the Utah Legislature, making Utah the first state to send the legislation to the Governor to be signed into law. The Utah House of Representatives and Senate passed the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact by votes of...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 1, Issue 1
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $195 million grant to support the Hospital Preparedness Program, which will go to healthcare providers to help handle outbreaks of Ebola in the U.S.
When added to funds already received by the Public Health...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 8
A recent survey of 49,000 adults across the country conducted by the Ponemon Institute found that incidents of medical identity theft increased by nearly 22% in 2014 from the previous year.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 8
Contradicting a long-held belief that patients rate their care higher if it’s provided in nicer facilities, a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine found that clinical care assessments did not improve with...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 8
"It doesn't matter whether your organization is negotiating a hostage situation or trying to salvage your biggest account; a wise leader will be present and involved."
- Bernard Marr, a performance management expert, discusses the qualities of a successful leader in an article on...
