Requests for leaves of absence have become more common in recent years, and it is important for medical staffs to have clear policies regarding their use. A member of the medical staff may request a leave of absence for personal reasons (e.g., the birth of a child, illness of a family member,...
Peer review continues to rate as a top challenge in healthcare organizations. Even if they are meeting regulatory standards, most organizations struggle to develop a peer review program that is meaningful to physicians. The following are best practices for creating an effective FPPE plan. Often...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 5
Communication is the establishment of a relationship where one person’s actions, thoughts, feelings, or intentions prompt a response by another person. When we present information to a committee, we are attempting to transmit the information as well as receive a response in return. A lack of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 5
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the world, its citizens, and of course, the healthcare community. Many MSPs naturally have had their roles affected by the onslaught of changes at hospitals and healthcare facilities when it comes to credentialing and privileging, where staffs have...
Twenty-six states have modified continuing medical education (CME) requirements for physicians and some other practitioners as of May 13, says the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). These states and their corresponding modifications include, but are not limited to, the following.
U.S. lawmakers are hoping to get green cards to physicians and nurses as soon as possible. A bill introduced this week by House Democrats would allow physicians on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic to bypass long wait times for a green card. A similar bill was recently drafted by Republican...
