I can’t believe I have been in this profession for more than two decades! Over the years, I have received a lot of advice, some good, some funny, some downright ridiculous, and some that has lasted me a lifetime. I would like to share some of that advice with you.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 4
Knowing where your medical staff services department (MSSD) will be in five years is just as important as knowing where it’s been. Experience counts when it comes to drafting appropriate credentialing policies and building reliable working relationships with practitioners. But don’t...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 4
Wouldn’t it be great if medical staffs could find out more about potential candidates without sharing the burden of reporting additional information? That’s essentially the scenario put forth by the new National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) updates.
Since the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued changes to Section 1921 of the Social Security Act in January, the credentialing world has been in a flurry. The changes require state licensing agencies to...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 4
After you’ve maneuvered your way through the complicated ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) process, from selecting indicators to assigning proctors, don’t forget the last hurdle: deciding how to distribute those data to practitioners.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 4
