We've all seen it before-a patient sues a hospital after a bad outcome, and the plaintiff's lawyers claim malpractice on the part of the treating physicians, dragging everyone else who was even remotely involved in the case into a long, drawn-out battle. The case takes years and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 49
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 49
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing and privileging. The last week(s) it will cover other important medical staff related topics.
Dear...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 48
Are physicians’ salaries affecting the rising cost of healthcare? What are the consequences to the quality of healthcare by asking a physician to take a pay cut, and are patients willing to find out to save money? William F. Mills, MD, MMM, CPE, FAAFP, CMSL, tackles this issue in this week’s...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 48