A recent study in Health Affairs found that physicians are hesitant to treat patients with disabilities and admit to being out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Physicians reported...
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...
During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers fielded many questions about the current challenges MSPs face, such as new technology and learning to work with the enrollment department. The following is an excerpt from the live Q&A session that was held...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 9
Do you know which accreditors’ and regulators’ standards your organization must follow? This may seem like a simple question, but your organization may be accredited by both The Joint Commission and ACHC. Or you might need to check both acute care and ambulatory standards if your organization...
In granting a temporary injunction, a federal judge in Texas ruled that physicians cannot be required to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). The ruling also means that physicians will not be protected for violating state law when performing an...