Matching the clinical privileges a practitioner requests to his or her demonstrated current competence is critical. To accomplish this goal, hospitals must develop and maintain a criteria-based privileging system that accurately defines the services currently offered by the facility and...
After more than two decades in the credentialing profession—including a leadership role overseeing privileging, licensing, and onboarding for a large hospitalist group—Dawn Anderson, CPCS, CPMSM, says the most important thing an MSP can bring to the table is credibility.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 8
When it comes to credentialing international medical graduates (IMG), Margaret Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, vice president of professional medical affairs, medical staff professional services, and regulatory affairs for Parkland in Dallas, sees the trendlines shifting.
One of the key committees for many medical staffs is the peer review committee. This may either be a single committee for the entire medical staff whose members are appointed by the medical staff president, or several departmental committees whose members are appointed by either the medical...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 7
CMS survey data from 2024 paints a clear picture for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) on what to look out for: Persistent gaps in infection control, sanitation, documentation, and governance continue to trigger citations across the country.
A new benchmarking study by COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions reveals how healthcare security departments are evolving—and where critical gaps remain.