Your organization should assess bylaws on an annual basis and whenever a regulatory body introduces a new standard or makes changes to an existing standard. However, a thorough assessment of your bylaws can occur less frequently.
To make the process for physicians to maintain their certification more meaningful and convenient, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recently adopted new standards for its continuing certification process.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 3
Last month in CRCJ, we covered some important duties for MSPs and the latest trends and insights for those roles. This month, we look deeper into some key responsibilities. Jodie Chant, MPA/HCA, BHSA, CPCS, RHIT, president of Chant Medical Staff Resources, LLC,...
The story of Michael Swango, the physician currently serving a life prison sentence for poisoning his patients and colleagues, motivated numerous medical executive committees to conduct background investigations on all medical staff applicants. Such practices allow medical staffs to identify...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 2
The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) provides credentials for medical staff service professionals in the arenas of credentialing and medical services management.
The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) recently released what it sees as core functions of the MSP’s role, which includes two new areas: managing the provider enrollment process, and analyzing and managing data verification.
