Reporting a physician to the NPDB is not to be taken lightly, and hospitals must understand when it is appropriate to do so. In some cases, a hospital can mar a physician's career by reporting him or her for a non-reportable event, such as failing to meet the requirements for ...
Peer review is intended to promote open and honest conversations about the performance of physician peers, with the ultimate goal of promoting patient safety and improving care. The protections offered under the Health care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA) allow these reviews to...
Hospital mergers and acquisitions are occurring with greater frequency than ever, and the trend does not show signs of slowing. With many hospitals forming new partnerships or joining larger healthcare networks, medical staffs are facing the issue of granting privileges to...
