Physicians who are riled up about Maintenance of Certification (MOC) may bring this issue to the attention of their medical staff and board, arguing for changes to board certification requirements at the hospital, says Todd Sagin, MD, JD. Therefore, it is worthwhile for MSPs and medical staff...
After questions were raised about Dr. Young's clinical competence, the medical staff services department (MSSD) was requested to gather any additional information about professional concerns. It was also time to gather data for her biennial reappointment. A request about any behavioral,...
The Compact won't mean the end of current licensing processes for the majority of physicians, who only practice in one state. Rather, it will apply to initial licensure for physicians interested in practicing in multiple states. MSPs won't need to revamp their processes, either, says ...
In April 2013, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) began exploring the idea of using an interstate compact for physician licensing. The idea behind the compact was to make licensing more efficient for physicians who practice in multiple states while also maintaining the integrity and...
Most hospitals and their medical staffs do little or nothing to prepare a staff member to proctor. This is a serious deficiency that can have numerous adverse consequences. For example, an aggressive proctor might make judgmental statements that unnecessarily push the...