Streamlined bylaws are a fairly concise set of documents articulating the roles of leaders within the organization, how those leaders are selected or replaced, and the overall organizational structure of the medical staff. Eliminate antiquated and unnecessary language and reduce the length and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 28
The federal government's current focus on corporate compliance in the healthcare industry demands that all hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations develop a precise policy that addresses this issue. Such a policy would be incomplete if...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 27
It is the job of a great medical staff leader to ensure the effective operation of the medical staff, which may occasionally require him or her to step in to put out a fire.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 25
Physicians are achievers by nature, selection, and training. Therefore, if you tell physicians clearly what is expected of them in virtually any aspect of their performance, the vast majority will meet and usually exceed those expectations-provided they agree...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 26
A disruptive physician who brings a large revenue stream to the hospital-through either direct admissions or referrals-pose one of the biggest challenges faced by medical staff leaders.
