The good news is that professional practice evaluation programs are becoming more meaningful and relevant and, as a result, they are having more positive effects on quality of care. However, this evolution also presents challenges to organizations, whose traditional approaches may no longer...
Todd Sagin, MD, JD, like many other physician executives, has his own opinions regarding medical staff dues and their value in the hospital setting. His stance comes from his numerous years of experience regarding medical boards, executive positions, and consulting. There are...
Many physicians have strong prejudices regarding administrators and administrative roles. They see management as an exercise in unproductive bureaucracy and managers as individuals who can't make prompt decisions and who sit through endless, boring meetings. An essential step in the recruitment...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 8
Keon Williams, CPCS, CPMSM, has navigated the complex landscape of credentialing for decades, a journey that’s offered her a wealth of experience and insights. Recently stepping away from her role at a large healthcare facility in Texas, Williams caught up with CRCJ to provide a unique...
Most medical staffs today are departmentalized in nature. Where departmentalization exists, a medical staff must take care to involve each department properly in the practitioner vetting process to avoid negligent credentialing landmines.
The medical executive committee (MEC) should thoughtfully consider the leadership identification and training process when looking for new physician leaders. One of the first steps should be defining the criteria for various leadership positions. The following newsletter lists examples of ...
