Artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting healthcare safety and compliance, offering tools for improving patient care and operational efficiency. Troy Lair, PhD, principal consultant of Elite Accreditation Consultants, caught up with Medical Environment Update for a Q&A on how AI is...
Negligent credentialing claims have become a growing concern. These claims, often paired with medical malpractice lawsuits, create significant legal, financial, and reputational risks for institutions.
There are some circumstances when the granting of temporary privileges is essential in order for the organization to meet urgent or immediate patient care needs. Organizations should have policies that clearly outline their pre-established criteria for granting temporary privileges.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 9
Credentials committees can have many challenges, but CRCJ has outlined a few that credentialing members and committees may encounter when privileging and credentialing both new and current physicians.
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 trend of merging medical staff credentialing with provider enrollment is becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift, driven by the need for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, poses significant challenges and opportunities for healthcare organizations.
