It’s important for credentials committee members to understand that they are involved directly or indirectly in developing an excellent privileging process. Privileging involves four distinct, ongoing steps.
You don’t have to tell a credentialer that ensuring the competency of medical staff is paramount. They know. But while internal assessments provide a critical foundation for evaluating practitioners, there are times when an external perspective is necessary. Third-party competency assessment...
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...
