This is the second in a continuing series of articles designed for medical staff leaders and their associates. This month, we join Hugh Greeley and Herman Williams, MD, MPH, MBA, as they discuss recent news from The Joint Commission.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 1
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals (the “Court”) reversed a circuit court order awarding summary judgment in favor of a surgery center against a patient’s claim of negligent credentialing for failing to investigate a physician history of misconduct and disciplinary actions.
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is now extended. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra issued the renewal on January 11. The typically 90-day extension would then last through April 11, 2023.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 1
January 2023 is turning out to be a big month in the world of medical staff services, and it’s going to kick off a whole year of interesting developments.
During the National Provider Enrollment Virtual Event, held November 8–9, speakers took attendees on a deep dive into the complex processes of enrolling practitioners and facilities with both government and private payers, leaving them with best practices for developing and sustaining successful...
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the first 200 of 1,000 Medicare-funded physician residencies to bolster the physician workforce and add physicians at hospitals serving underserved communities.
