I was a good physician and was sure I could easily find “clean” records to demonstrate how well I cared for my patients. But when I actually looked closely at my own records, I was shocked to see how often I had overlooked even the basic best practices I thought I knew so well. An electronic...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 15
Accreditation professionals across the country have known for months that revisions to Joint Commission standards will go into effect on July 1. One unanswered question has stood out among others: How will hospitals be scored on the various...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 15
If you’re struggling to create a mechanism to ensure that your organization’s criteria-based clinical privileges in all specialties are up to date, join us on April 21 at 1:00–1:45 EST to learn about a program to add to your existing credentialing software system. The program will help you...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 15
Estimating future needs of the community can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. One of the factors you need to take into consideration is your population of aging physicians.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 15
Fram, an after-market automotive parts manufacturer, once made a car care commercial that made this line famous: “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later!” The mechanic in the commercial explains to a customer that he can pay a small sum now to proactively maintain his car, or he can wait...
