If organizations merely address legalities in their contracts with physicians and fail to define expectations, they almost guarantee that the physician employment contract is only worth the paper that it is written on. In the contract, the employer must reinforce the behaviors it expects of...
A good leader needs to be ready during a crisis—but ready to do what? Today, we look at the ways that leaders can step up during a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or an outbreak of violence. How do they maintain order and stop panic, how should they present themselves to concerned stakeholders...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 6
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.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 6
Consider focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) with regard to the no-volume provider. Most of the time, these physicians are either part of a large group, such as emergency medicine coverage, that covers many hospitals (as is often the case with low-volume providers). There also may be...
The shift to more frequent board certification verifications—particularly the push for annual checks—can complicate life for already-burdened medical staff professionals.