Violence in healthcare isn’t always patient-driven—and it’s not always confined to the four walls of a facility. In fact, some of the most dangerous events begin before a patient ever reaches the ER.
The primary question a physician reviewer is trying to answer is whether a physician’s actions and decisions were appropriate independent of the care outcome. One of the main components of reviewing performance is identifying the key issues of the case. Physicians reviewers should ask themselves...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 1
Hospital and health system merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2024 paints a picture of an industry that looks stable on the surface but is still experiencing significant distress underneath.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 12
CRC recently talked with Julie Siemers, MD, author and nurse educator, about the devastating impact of communication breakdowns—and the lifesaving importance of listening to patients and families.
When physicians are given feedback data regarding outcomes, a common response is “My outcomes are worse because my patients are sicker.” This concern is legitimate and should be addressed by...
