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.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 11
Medical staff professionals (MSPs) face an ongoing battle for fair compensation. Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, vice president of professional medical affairs, medical staff professional services, and regulatory affairs at Parkland in Dallas, highlights this challenge.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 10
According to the National Academy of Medicine, 35%–45% of nurses and physicians and 40%–60% of medical students and residents report symptoms of burnout, a serious condition that involves chronic exhaustion and a negative attitude toward work. Burnout is often caused by unmanaged work stress,...
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.
