This is the first year that all 50 states have adopted some form of telemedicine coverage. Telemedicine is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using an audiovisual platform—a doctor’s appointment over Skype, remotely monitoring a patient’s vitals, messaging pictures of rashes and...
We reached out to compliance professionals who have undergone the SAFER matrix process at their facilities to hear their thoughts on the experience. Here's what they had to say.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 8
The Joint Commission’s new survey scoring system features clear visuals, emphasizes patient safety, and engages hospital leaders, according to compliance experts. But inconsistent surveyor application is one early glitch in the matrix.
A survey of physicians and nurses at federally qualified health centers across the nation finds increasing dissatisfaction with work conditions. Researchers at the RAND Corporation surveyed clinicians and staff from 296 federally qualified health centers in both 2013 and 2014 about their work...
