A recent court decision addressed the scope of Illinois' Medical Studies Act privilege and the evidentiary burden hospitals must satisfy when withholding credentialing and peer review documents from discovery.
CMS requires that medical staffs have a policy for fair hearing and appeal. An applicant or individual holding a medical staff appointment is entitled to request a hearing when an unfavorable recommendation is made regarding staff membership and/or privileges.
The Credentialing Resource Center’s (CRC) annual MSP Salary Survey measures the compensation rates, essential duties, and other workplace trends shaping the careers of MSPs across the industry.
Structuring a clearly defined hospital process for new and special privileges is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain patient safety, and protect against liability.
Whether it’s shifting verification and paperwork responsibilities, workforce shortages, provider onboarding delays, competency assessments, or interoperability challenges, medical staff services professionals contend with more than their share of change today.
Most organizations struggle to develop and implement a consistent, effective system for delineating privileges. Not only must the system ensure high-quality patient care, but it also must minimize a hospital’s legal risk and reduce conflicts among medical staff members.
