Physicians and healthcare organizations that were on the fence about participating in an accountable care organization (ACO) may want to take a second look. In October 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule on ACOs, which has fewer...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 1
A-C-O. It's only three letters, but to many in the healthcare industry they represent one of the most confusing developments in healthcare-accountable care organizations.
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...
