Hospitals might assume that a generous compensation offer will reduce the likelihood that an aggrieved patient will seek legal advice, but according to "Disclosure and Resolution Programs that Include Generous Compensation Offers May Prompt a Complex Patient Response," published...
All facilities have their own internal peer review processes, with specific criteria used by the medical staff to evaluate the clinical practice of physicians. In certain cases, however, the hospital may need to seek additional perspective from a third-party reviewer.
The CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) and The Joint Commission are in complete agreement on this one: Medical staff departments are not required. The CoPs require a "well organized" medical staff. The Joint Commission requires an "organized self-governed medical staff." The Joint Commission...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 3
The Clinical Privilege White Papers provide sample privileging criteria and background information for medical specialties, subspecialties, advanced practice professionals (APP), procedures, and new technologies. This article provides an inside look at how these papers are...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 3
