The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently drafting a letter to its state survey agencies that clarifies its position on privileging. The letter is expected to arrive as early as October, according to the CMS spokesperson.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 34
I recently received a question from a Medical Staff Leader Connection reader regarding a cardiothoracic surgeon who maintained a busy practice for many years.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 34
A district court jury recently ordered Dallas-based Presbyterian Hospital to pay $161 million in damages to a member of its medical staff whose privileges were temporarily restricted.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 33
A court decision will allow the state of New Jersey to make medical malpractice data for physicians and podiatrists available to the public on the Internet and via a toll-free telephone line.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 5, Issue 31
A bi-partisan group of Congressional members recently distributed a letter to their colleagues that call for legislative action regarding the issue of limited service providers, according to www.AHAnews.com.
