Now that 2018 has officially come to a close, many people are taking the time to look back on the past year, particularly as they begin to set goals for the coming one. The medical staff services department and MSPs are certainly no exception.
Private equity firms have made an impact on the world of healthcare by edging into the physician practice space through an increasing number of acquisitions primarily centered on specialty areas with potential for additional income.
In 2017, 102 physician practices were purchased by...
"The expense is curiosity, and the result is a generation of physicians entering clinical training with a knowledge base derived from test-preparation material."
- "The Curious Radiologist" discusses the deterioration of medical education he has witnessed in his time...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 1
Following a complete, compliant, and risk-adverse initial credentialing and privileging process protects patients, the organizations, practitioners, and even the MSP. However, MSPs often field requests or feel pressure from physician leaders or administrators to skirt the full credentialing...
The Joint Commission (TJC) standards call for an objective, evidence-based process when deciding whether to grant or deny a privilege(s) or to renew existing ones. Criteria must be consistently evaluated to determine a practitioner’s ability to provide patient care, treatment, and services...
