Strengths and weaknesses: We all have them. The question is, do you know yours? Of equal import, what is your medical staff great at and perhaps not so great at? Identifying the positives and areas of improvement is beneficial for medical staff members and MSPs.
Many clients have asked me about appropriate privileging for telemedicine providers. This is a regulatory issue, and the most common regulatory agencies, The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), have not been in sync with their requirements....
One of the greatest challenges facing administrators today is providing the next generation of physician leaders with the basic education, training, and experience they need to become fully competent.
Medical Staff Briefing (MSB) provides the strategies and updated information medical staff leaders and medical staff services professionals need to confidently meet their daily challenges. This monthly resource provides time-saving tools, expert advice, and...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 6
Reporting physicians to state medical boards and the NPDB for disciplinary or behavioral reasons is one of the most important duties of an MSP, helping to provide oversight for physicians who may be unfit to practice and ultimately promoting patient safety.
Managing meetings-whether for a department, a medical staff committee, or even among the MSP staff-is a great opportunity for MSPs to outwardly demonstrate their ability to take the reins with confidence. A well-executed meeting sends the message to medical staff leaders and...