According to a study of private health insurance claims data, use of telehealth services is increasing rapidly. In 2005, the number of annual telemedicine visits in the data set was 206. In 2017, that number increased to more than 202,000. As telemedicine use continues to surge, it is becoming...
Because all data are biased to a certain extent, it is important to include an explanation in physician performance reports about how the data are derived. When explaining data to physicians, or any group, keep in mind that the audience will be less familiar with the data than you.
Understanding what the NPDB considers an investigation is very important because several of the updates clarify reporting requirements when a practitioner resigns while under investigation. How does the NPDB describe investigations?
In the ambulatory arena, top problems include identifying viable reviewers, developing a robust assessment mechanism, and putting aside collegial and business allegiances to ensure meaningful evaluation.
Platinum Plus members can now access two peer review webinars. These workshop-style webinars feature over 5 hours worth of peer review best practices and solutions to your most challenge physician competence issues.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 28, Issue 4
The Supreme Court of Utah (the “Court”) affirmed a district court’s decision that there is no exception to the non-discoverability of privileged peer review documents for information that is provided in bad faith. An exception applies only in terms of liability; that is, a person who provides...
