Many medical staff bylaws were written in the distant past. Over time, some have come to resemble archaeological documents. Occasionally they might be dusted off and modified, whether to accommodate a new accreditation standard or to address a controversy du jour affecting the medical...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 2
Mentoring is a relationship between two or more people that provides each party a structured professional connection to share experiences and skills. In addition to sharing experiences, mentoring is used to guide others when needed. It is suggested that all professionals find a mentor,...
Fifty-four percent of urologists reported feeling burned out, the highest rate among all physician specialties, according to a recent Medscape survey. Neurologists were the second-highest specialty reporting burnout (50%), followed by nephrologists (49%).
Ensuring that patients receive quality care is the utmost priority for both physicians and MSPs. The federal government seeks to maintain this priority through the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, both of which prohibit physicians from referring patients to entities where...
Don't overlook the benefits of turning to past medical staff leaders to help resolve conflicts. This pool of former medical staff leaders represents a wealth of talent and experience that should not be overlooked as a resource.
According to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, physicians spend approximately 16 minutes per patient visit working with electronic health records (EHR). Of this time, an average of 33% was spent on chart review, 24% on documentation, and 17% on ordering.
