Nine states had passed the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Interstate Medical Licensure Compact legislation when CRCJ spoke with Humayun Chaudhry, DO, MACP, president and CEO of the FSMB. The Compact won't mean the end of current licensing processes...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Maintenance of certification (MOC) has become the focus of many physicians, as some question its relevance, others offer opinions on ways to make it better, and others look for alternative certification options. One created an alternative board for physician certification, The National Board of...
After resigning from Disjointed Hospital following her nine-month traumatic employment process, Dr. Young seeks employment at Coordinated Hospital. On her first visit, the physician recruiter informs her that some background information will be verified by the medical staff services department (...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) is gearing up to ease telepsychology via an interstate compact process for providers. The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is envisioned as an interstate practice compact to facilitate telehealth and temporary face...
By not having thorough, detailed credentialing policies, a healthcare organization may become at risk for increased errors, higher mortality rates, and a higher number of lawsuits for which the organization could be held liable. A robust credentialing process catches the problem from the...
Negligent credentialing situations can be avoided by verifying an applicant’s information. This week’s free resource is sample policy and procedure language that includes a list of what should be verified, as well as other information that should be collected. Click...