In the past year, a number of legal cases have allowed physicians to challenge long-standing policies and decision-making by hospitals. MSPs and physician leaders need to be educated on the legal issues that arise from their everyday tasks and know how to avoid exposure to...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 1
The value of verifying a provider's hospital affiliations was a hot topic at the 2012 NAMSS conference, with multiple references to the immense value of this rather low-yield credentialing tool. Conversely, many MSPs question the value of continuing this industry standard due to...
An upcoming ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could drastically affect the way hospitals within the state handle peer review documentation, particularly when it comes to reporting information to Patient Safety Organizations (PSO).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
A recent Gallup poll finds healthcare professionals are the most trusted workers in the US, reports the blog Healthwatch. Respondents rated workers based on honesty and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
Congestive heart failure (CHF) patients are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when treated by cardiologists instead of hospitalists, according to a press release from the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 47
The medical staff services departments should take into consideration physicians' time constraints when planning meetings and other medical staff activities. Rather than requiring physicians to travel to be physically present at a meeting, use conferencing technology to host meetings on the ...
