In recent years, the demand for locum tenens physicians has risen dramatically across the country, largely as the result of increased patient volume. Contributing to this increase is the aging baby boomer population and a drop in uninsured under the Affordable Care Act.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 6
Aging populations, increasing healthcare costs, and continuously advancing technology have made telemedicine the fastest-growing area within the healthcare industry. With more hospitals and other healthcare organizations using this tool to deliver services to their patients, MSPs must make sure...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 5
Does your hospital require a drug screen for physicians on the medical staff at initial appointment? Answer our new poll question to let us know. You...
Many medical staffs invest a considerable amount of time thinking about or actually developing and trying to implement ambulatory privileges. Before your medical staff does so, make sure to answer this questions: Are you required to have separate ambulatory privileges for those physicians...
As physician shortages grow, the number of advanced practice professionals (APP) applying for hospital and ambulatory privileges is rising rapidly. Carol Cairns, CPMSM, CPCS, advisory consultant with The Greeley Company and president of PRO-CON, an Illinois-based medical staff...
