As more health systems adopt a centralized credentialing process, questions start to arise about best practices and regulatory requirements. Patricia Furci, RN, MA, Esq., and Samuel J. Furci, MPA answer some of these questions.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 10
It's important to keep committee members up to speed on new developments in privileging criteria, the status of practitioners, and other key information. If a disconnect does exist, MSPs and medical staff leadership have some options for reconnecting committee activities with expectations.
Two years ago, the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) launched its online repository to provide medical staff offices a place to quickly find and upload primary source practitioner affiliation history. Since then, the NAMSS Practitioner Affiliation Sharing Source (NAMSS PASS)...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) is gearing up to ease telepsychology via an interstate compact process for providers. The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is envisioned as an interstate practice compact to facilitate telehealth and temporary face...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 9
Maintenance of certification (MOC) has become the focus of many physicians, as some question its relevance, others offer opinions on ways to make it better, and others look for alternative certification options. One created an alternative board for physician certification, The National Board of...
After resigning from Disjointed Hospital following her nine-month traumatic employment process, Dr. Young seeks employment at Coordinated Hospital. On her first visit, the physician recruiter informs her that some background information will be verified by the medical staff services department (...