In Florida, a man sued a physician and hospital for negligent credentialing after his leg was amputated. The man’s right to the documents relating to the incident was under question. A trial court first granted the plaintiff the right to the documents, but a Florida appeals court overturned the...
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently hosted a webinar on how recertification and continuing medical education (CME) can lessen the burden on administrators and MSPs who deal with a lot of administrative tasks. Medical staff...
MSPs and credentialing leaders strive to maintain high standards for the credentialing and privileging processes to ensure patient safety and quality care on a daily basis. Board certification serves as a critical benchmark for physician competency and a commitment to ongoing professional...
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently released their annual report that discusses the changes, impacts, and highlights of the medical regulation landscape over the course of the recent year. Their 2024 Annual Report...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 33, Issue 12
MSPs play a pivotal role in patient safety, ensuring that healthcare providers possess the necessary qualifications, competencies, and ethical standards to deliver high-quality care. They meticulously verify the credentials of physicians and other practitioners on a daily basis, upholding...
A challenge that occurs for some medical staffs relates less to the granting of privileges than to the exercise of privileges. Departmental territorialism can occur within organizations and lead to many issues.