Finding a lack of resources and tools that provide direction on clinical documentation for physicians, Joseph Cristiano, MD, assistant professor of general internal medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, set out to educate himself about the...
Last time, we saw Dr. Young experience double jeopardy following a patient complaint. Her employer wrote her up and threatened to terminate her if another incident occurred. The medical staff president gave her a slap on the wrist and said, "Try not to do it again." Dr. Young is rightfully...
The Credentialing Resource Center Symposium features big names, hot topics, and prime networking opportunities. A key part of this year’s action: expert speaker Hugh Greeley.
Was your New Year’s resolution to improve your medical staff credentialing and governance chops? To network with influential peers and industry leaders? To visit a scenic locale? Get a head start by registering for the ...
Part 8: Bylaws and employment agreements--perfect together?
Are employed physicians held to the standards of the medical staff bylaws? Where does an employment contract fit into this situation? William K. Cors, MD, MMM, FACPE, tackles this challenging issue.
Education. Support. Guidance. These are all words you hope physicians use to describe their tenure as medical staff leaders. Admittedly, it can be easier said than done to support medical staff leaders when the daily grind of medical staff services or clinical practice eats up the majority of...
