On June 1, a disgruntled patient allegedly shot his back surgeon, another doctor, a receptionist, and a nurse before killing himself at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Another man was charged with attempted murder a few days later after allegedly stabbing a doctor and two nurses in the...
Transparency involves open and honest communication in an effort to be accountable. In healthcare, transparency can strengthen patients’ trust in their care providers. Additionally, being transparent when medical errors occur can ultimately contribute to overall care quality and safety.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 7
Keeping up with provider enrollment as an organization expands is one of the top challenges for an MSP, according to respondents of the Credentialing Resource Center's latest survey on the state of the industry. It’s also top of mind for Mathieu O. Gaulin, CPMSM, CPCS, director of health affairs...
The number of nonphysician practitioners credentialed by hospitals and health systems is growing exponentially. Some observers estimate that more than 300,000 clinicians nationwide fit this description. A variety of labels are used to characterize these caregivers, including allied health...
Performance indicators, also known as performance measures, are predefined competency areas in which a practitioner’s performance is evaluated. Traditionally, this evaluation has focused on clinical proficiency. Increasingly, however, organizations are expected to take a more holistic view of...
Orthopedic surgeons and interventional cardiologists have the highest starting salaries offered to recruits, according to a new Merritt Hawkins report. On average, orthopedic surgeons earn $565,000 and interventional cardiologists earn $527,000.
