The different backgrounds and training of medical staff and hospital administration often make it hard for physicians and hospital leaders to work together without conflict. However, both groups must make every effort to cooperate; such disagreements slow down the decision-making process and...
Most medical staffs today are departmentalized in nature. Where departmentalization exists, a medical staff must take care to involve each department properly in the practitioner vetting process to avoid negligent credentialing landmines.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 7
Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, like many MSP leaders, is grappling with proposed changes by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and changes to credentialing in her state of Texas. For MSPs working at NCQA-accredited organizations, it is crucial to be aware that NCQA is...
The medical executive committee (MEC) should thoughtfully consider the leadership identification and training process when looking for new physician leaders. One of the first steps should be defining the criteria for various leadership positions. The following newsletter lists examples of ...
It is essential that current physician leaders, administrative and board officers, and the institution as a whole illustrate the importance of physician leadership to the organization, medical staff, and community. The roles and responsibilities that physician leaders have at hospitals are...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 7
If a physician plans to practice at a hospital, they are required to submit an application for appointment to the medical staff and for the granting of clinical privileges. CMS and accreditation organizations such as The Joint Commission, DNV,...
