With the changing demographics of the hospital medical staff comes growing challenges to collecting and assessing information on physician competence. Physician reentry, new procedures and technologies, low- and no-volume physicians, are just some of the issues medical staffs have to work...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
The number of medical malpractice lawsuits has dropped significantly in Pennsylvania over the past decade, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
Legislation awaiting action by the Michigan House of Representatives could expand the scope of practice for postgraduate-educated nurses to help ease the workloads of physicians.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
Financial need is no longer the main driver for healthcare organization acquisitions and affiliations, according to a new study released by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
The trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry continues and its merits are still being debated. Critics say it leads to lack of competition and higher prices. Supporters say it leads to better integrated healthcare systems, which improves efficiency and quality of care. Have any of you...
