The 126th State District Court in Austin, Texas, has ruled that Texas Medical Board (TMB) Rule 193.17 was without “reasoned justification” and should be remanded to the TMB for further consideration. Under Rule 193.17, medical spas could not perform nonsurgical medical procedures without...
Recently my local clinic announced it had joined the “family” of practices owned by a large area healthcare organization. This is a trend nationwide, as more clinics are purchased by hospitals. It begs some questions: How do these acquisitions affect MSPs? If your organization has acquired...
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) delegates voted last week to support a decision by the AOA Board of Trustees to pursue a new, single accreditation system for graduate medical education. The vote clears the way for medical schools, hospitals, and community health centers to develop a...
More than 40 state, specialty, and national associations have endorsed the single GME accreditation system, according to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). “The osteopathic medical profession continues to make significant progress toward building the single system, including...
Allegations of physician misconduct and negligence. “Assistant physicians” in Missouri. Expanding NP practices in Kentucky. This week’s news roundup showcases several potential credentialing challenges. Learn how to handle some of the toughest issues your department will face by tuning in to...
When it comes to the reapplication for privileges, how do you deal with MDs who procrastinate on everything? How do you establish accountability? The current issue of Credentialing Resource Center Journal...
