In the 1990s, the term "managed care" had a negative connotation, as patients perceived it as payers' way of encouraging physicians to deny needed healthcare services. But managed care has come a long way since then and is making a comeback in light of pressure from payers and...
Although a whistleblower and a disruptive physician may seem like they are on opposite ends of the spectrum, there is a very fine line that separates the two categories inside a healthcare facility.
The Arkansas Supreme Court recently opted not to recognize negligent credentialing as a cause of action in a medical malpractice case, going against the majority of other states and causing quite a stir within the medical community.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 17