Hospitalists' role within the healthcare environment has evolved significantly over the past several years. Hospitalists, who once worked exclusively in family and internal medicine, now provide services in several specialty areas.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 7
One of the most important aspects of an MSP's job occurs every time a surveyor steps foot in the hospital. That's when all the work that has gone into ensuring credentialing files have the required information is reviewed and picked apart by surveyors.
The physician shortage in the US and the rising cost of operating a practice is prompting more hospitals to retain physicians through employment agreements, according to consulting firm...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 26
Staff at hospitals that choose active surveillance and patient isolation to prevent bug transmission must endure the hassle of gowning and gloving for each patient encounter. Important communication with the patient sometimes loses to more pressing healthcare needs. Members of the infection team...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 26
When should physicians and patients become friends on Facebook? Only if they have a standing relationship outside of the office, according to Hospital Impact. Physicians should decline friend requests from patients they are...