A tried-and-true approach for new techniques

When a practitioner comes to you with a request to acquire a new piece of equipment or try a technique that's never been performed at your facility before, how do you respond? If you answered that you would consult your policy on implementing new technology or techniques, you're on the right track. But surprisingly, many facilities do not have procedures or policies in place for handling requests to introduce new techniques, equipment, or technology, and this can lead to major complications down the road. Credentialing Resource Center Journal caught up with Carol S. Cairns, CPMSM, CPCS, and Anne Roberts, CPCS, CPMSM, to learn more about the challenges that privileging for new technology and techniques presents to MSPs and physician leaders alike.

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