Five years ago, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC) officially launched its expedited licensure process. Its objectives are to make the licensure process more efficient for physicians who practice in multiple states, while maintaining the integrity and standards of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 10
The U.S. healthcare staffing crisis is severely impacting patients. Among other effects, it is causing a dramatic increase in the length of expensive hospital stays.
The structure of the medical staff office (MSO) depends on the defined responsibilities and functions of the department and the number of full time employees. Developing a master schedule can help you keep track of your duties and perform more efficiently.
The Court of Appeals of Washington (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s decision in favor of a medical school that rescinded an employment offer to a physician who failed to complete and submit her pre-employment paperwork.
The plaintiff, Roberta Bruni, MD, filed suit against the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 10
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA) established a voluntary reporting system designed to enhance the data available to assess and resolve patient safety and healthcare quality issues, according to HHS officials. It first became effective in 2009. Government officials...
