Following the bylaws is critical because they reflect state and federal laws and regulations, such as the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA). These laws and regulations include specific parameters for conducting the corrective action and the fair hearing, says Jon Kammerzelt, partner...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 3
The fair hearing is a culmination of several detailed processes that medical staff service departments must follow when addressing concerns about a physician’s competency or behavior.
The following example broadly outlines the steps that result in a fair hearing, but keep in mind:...
Todd Sagin, MD, JD: They are staff member but have no privileges. This is an opportunity to get familiar with NPDB Guidebook. The NPDB Guidebook states that regardless of whether someone holds privileges if they hold medical staff membership, must query NPDB every two years.
