A hot topic in today’s MSP field, retirement looms over almost everybody in medical staff services departments. While retirement presents a staffing challenge in many lines of work, MSPs are especially concerned since more professionals are retiring than they can replace.
It doesn’t help...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 6
The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois (the “Court”) recently partially granted a request for discovery of documentation regarding the plaintiff, Fauzia Khan, DD, after her privileges and employment were terminated following a peer review committee hearing and a hospital...
Throughout the years, many fields have struggled with the increased cost of living and inflation compared to their compensation, and MSPs are no different. Many MSPs and credentialing professionals have advocated for higher salaries or hourly rates, but have received little to no increase over...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
A motion before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) to compel production of a hospital’s PowerPoint® presentation was recently denied because it was considered privileged under the Pennsylvania Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA).
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 11
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.