This week, Medicare officials announced the creation of 121 new accountable care organizations (ACO). Almost 8.9 million Medicare beneficiaries will now be getting their care through ACOs, an increase of about 1 million beneficiaries receiving care under this model. ACOs are hoped to improve...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 17, Issue 2
As the New Year begins, you may be planning what educational conferences you will attend in 2016. I recommend checking out the 2016 Credentialing Resource Center Symposium, which offers education for both medical staff leaders and medical staff professionals. This program is...
Granting temporary privileges and using locum tenens physicians without fully verifying their credentials verification can put healthcare organizations and their patients in danger—clinically and legally. Sally Pelletier, CPMSM, CPCS, advisory consultant and the chief...
Sick of the cold winter weather? Treat yourself to a trip to warm, sunny Orlando when you attend the 2016 Credentialing Resource Center. This year’s symposium will be held April 7-8 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Located within minutes of several attractions, you can spend your off time with...