In recent years, burnout has been a hot topic in the medical community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many physicians and healthcare providers revealed that they were feeling incredibly burned out, more than usual, due in part to the pandemic. The tragic passing of Lorna Breen, MD, due to this...
Medical staffs have various documents that address how they self-govern themselves. All medical staffs are required to have medical staff bylaws. Frequently, the medical staff may also have rules and regulations, policies and procedures, or both. What is the difference between all these...
Opioids and addictions are something that many people struggle with today, and physicians and other healthcare providers are no different. Anyone can get caught up in a situation that’s not ideal, and policies must be put in place, especially for those who are in the field of saving lives.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 5
Health equity is the fair and equal opportunity for all people to achieve their highest level of health regardless of their social, economic, or geographic status. Achieving health equity is no small task—it may be the most complex challenge facing health and healthcare.
Each organization should have some level of orientation for its physicians, as there are many organizational and regulatory requirements that physicians should be made aware of. MSPs should work with the president of the medical staff, the vice president of medical affairs, and the credentials...
