During the last couple months, many new medical staff leaders faced for the first time a challenge which with even the most experienced leaders struggle--chairing a meeting. I was recently reminded of just how difficult it is to run an efficient and productive meeting while participating in a...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 12
Although useful, it is not necessary to produce a rate of complaints or to benchmark the physician against other physicians in the department or hospital. Despite the limitations of your hospital's quality software, you should be able to gather evidence of a physician's inappropriate behavior...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 12
A physician conduct policy establishes clear expectations to which all medical staff members must adhere. Keep the following in mind when developing such expectations:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
This past week, members of HCPro's medical staff talk group raised the question of whether the medical staff office (MSO) can share National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers with other organizations.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
An important support system and core process for the medical staff is communication. Effective communicate can promote a sense of ownership and participation among the large body of physicians who spend only a small portion of their time at the hospital.
