The spectrum of leadership development ranges from the “here’s the gavel, the meeting is Tuesday” approach to obtaining a master’s degree in business administration, medical management, or healthcare administration. For most physicians, something in between these approaches is the most...
An executive committee, a medical board, or a similar structure exists in virtually every U.S. hospital. But is it true that a medical executive committee (MEC) is required?
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.
The different backgrounds and training of medical staff and hospital administration often make it hard for physicians and hospital leaders to work together without conflict. However, both groups must make every effort to cooperate; such disagreements slow down the decision-making process and...
Most medical staffs today are departmentalized in nature. Where departmentalization exists, a medical staff must take care to involve each department properly in the practitioner vetting process to avoid negligent credentialing landmines.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 7
Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, like many MSP leaders, is grappling with proposed changes by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and changes to credentialing in her state of Texas. For MSPs working at NCQA-accredited organizations, it is crucial to be aware that NCQA is...
