Chances are you’ve read some news stories about conflicts of interest in medical education. A number of programs have banned industry gifts or industry-funded activities in recent years, such as Harvard University Medical School. Harvard’s new policy went into effect January 1 at its teaching...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 3
The hospital governing board is ultimately responsible for the hospital’s performance. It performs two functions. First, it ensures the quality of care provided by the individuals who have been granted privileges at the hospital.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 8
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, and other important...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 7
As an incentive to physicians to provide call coverage, medical staffs should consider providing assistance with malpractice liability coverage. Malpractice coverage increasingly takes its toll on physician costs. Providing liability coverage helps defer those costs, particularly for ED patients...