On September 25, the State of Minnesota District Court, Fifth District, ruled that Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center's medical staff bylaws are not a binding contract between the medical staff and hospital administration and that the administration can unilaterally amend...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 1
An upcoming ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could drastically affect the way hospitals within the state handle peer review documentation, particularly when it comes to reporting information to Patient Safety Organizations (PSO).
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has given the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) a third grant to continue its work to improve license portability and reduce regulatory barriers to telemedicine.
Author's note: Over time, many medical staff governance decisions have become commonplace, even the ones that are unnecessary This series examines some of the more prevalent myths and misconceptions, delineates what is required and what is not, and offers trends and best...
In the past year, a number of legal cases have allowed physicians to challenge long-standing policies and decision-making by hospitals. MSPs and physician leaders need to be educated on the legal issues that arise from their everyday tasks and know how to avoid exposure to...