It can be difficult sometimes to justify holding meetings. But they are an important tool for communication in any organization, especially healthcare institutions. The following are some effective ways that the medical staff services office can support meeting efficiency.
Some organizations require signed releases when someone requests information about a physician—but others do not. The reality of an organization releasing information without prior approval, such as during the credentialing and privileging processes, could be an unwelcome surprise for a...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 12
Recently, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts (the “Court”) reversed a lower court’s decision in the case of a man who died at a hospital while waiting for radiology treatment. The lower court ruled against the plaintiff suing on behalf of her husband, but the Court’s reversal ruled in her favor...
Calling all MSPs and credentialing/physician leaders! Are you interested in becoming a source for CRC's newsletters? This means answering questions about the field and possibly being interviewed regarding your knowledge. If interested, please email CRC's Content...
Credentialing and privileging regulations for advanced practice professionals (APP) are currently a loose patchwork of federal and state statutes. Given this variability, today’s discussion centers on strategies that MSPs and medical staff leaders can use to identify and apply relevant laws to...
Many chiefs of staff step into their leadership roles with limited understanding of what’s required in credentialing and medical staff governance. They bring strong clinical judgment but may not have been formally prepared for the procedural responsibilities and accountability that come with the...
