In the past, the stature of holding a leadership role in the hospital was reward enough for most physicians. For some, the greatest reward continues to be the sense of accomplishment that comes from influencing important issues, but others are looking for more.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 24
Financial constraints, increased regulation, and heightened scrutiny from the general public are posing problems for all hospitals, but small hospitals, defined as those with less than 200 beds, have some unique challenges. This monthly series by Mary Hoppa, MD, senior consultant with The...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 24
Hospitalist medicine is still in its infancy, and most patients are being placed under the care of a hospitalist for the first time. They may not understand why their PCPs are not their attending physicians. A patient-oriented brochure can help explain the new system.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 23
An issue that has raised a lot of questions in the field is how organizations can ensure that healthcare industry representatives (HCIRs), typically referred to as vendors, are competent to provide training or services.
