Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 38

Tip of the week: Dealing with Burnout: What physicians need to know before returning to work

October 4, 2007

When a physician experiences burnout, he or she often chooses to deal with the problem in private. Some leave the medical field seeking a different career path, whereas others choose to take a break from practicing medicine to regroup.
After that extended break is over, many physicians...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 38

Ask the expert:

October 4, 2007

What is the role of a panel member during a fair hearing?
Panel members are required to listen, ask questions when necessary for clarification, and work with other panel members to reach a rational and fair conclusion. Generally, panel members are expected to hear the evidence against the...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 38

Fair Hearing Triggers

October 4, 2007

Dear medical staff leader:
In the early 1980’s the medical community increased its efforts to limit the practice of incompetent practitioners through the implementation of professional peer review and credentialing procedures for practitioners with or trying to obtain hospital membership...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 37

Ask the Expert: What type of selection process makes for strong medical staff leaders?

September 28, 2007

Whether your organization chooses medical staff leaders through elections or by appointment, it can be an arduous process that can consume the medical staff’s time and resources. But more importantly, without proper planning this annual ritual can often lead to the selection of a physician who-...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 37

How to handle disruptive physician behavior

September 28, 2007

Dear medical staff leader:
Disruptive physician behavior is a hot topic and many clients have asked about how to handle this thorny issue since no one likes to discuss problem behavior with a colleague.

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 37

Tip of the week: Understand the appraisal and reappraisal process of low- and no-volume providers

September 27, 2007

Medical staff professionals must understand each step of the medical staff appraisal/reappraisal process before you can effectively tackle the challenges presented by this type of practitioner's appointment and reappointment request.  Firm understanding of this process will help you decide what...

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