Q: Family physicians remain in high demand nationwide. What workforce trends should hospital credentialing leaders be watching as they recruit and onboard physicians over the next several years?
Assess how hospitals can assign responsibility for artificial intelligence (AI) oversight, respond to physician performance concerns, and incorporate competency into existing medical staff policies without getting ahead of evolving standards.
One recurring theme among clinicians is the growing emphasis on evaluating real-world performance rather than relying solely on historical documentation.
As allied health practitioners’ scope of practice continues to evolve, hospitals should consider forming a subcommittee to better manage the workload involved with credentialing and privileging these providers.
Learn where coordination between practices and hospital credentialing departments breaks down, how organizations can reduce rework, and what it takes to keep provider information accurate and current across workflows.
Special privileges require additional training and demonstrated competencies beyond those required for core privileges, enabling providers to perform such privileges competently and safely.
