Negligent credentialing cases have picked up steam in recent years, but for the medical staff office, litigation poses less of a threat than shepherding practitioners through the application process against MSPs' better judgment.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 6
"Do more with less" is the mantra that many MSPs hear ad nauseam throughout our careers. The medical staff office (MSO) often becomes the go-to place for tasks and processes that may be better suited for other teams. These miscellaneous assignments increase our stress level and add height to a...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 25, Issue 6
The 2016 MSP Salary Survey wraps up on May 6. While we tally last-minute responses and develop our expert-driven analysis, here's a sneak peek at how the results are stacking up, based on the roughly 875 responses we received at the time of publication.
In today’s variable healthcare climate, hospitals should take extra pains to assemble a medical staff that’s capable of—and committed to—achieving big-picture patient care and community service goals. Today’s free resource, a sample intended practice plan, supports this effort. Before granting...
No matter how pressing the need is to fill a vacancy, or how much the medical staff services department (MSSD) can finesse the typical credentialing timeline, certain medical staff candidates won't make the cut. If an expedited application raises any concerns about quality (e.g., a negative...
