If you are struggling with challenges around the intersection of employed physicians and the organized medical staff, you are far from being alone. Every day, many organizations have to deal with fundamental questions about basic processes such as credentialing, privileging, proctoring, peer...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 6
At the same time that the physician population overall is aging, a growing physician shortage is making many institutions anxious to hold on to every practitioner they can.
In a traditional medical staff services department (MSSD), everyone works in the same building, often in the same office. However, that is starting to change, and MSPs must be prepared to work on or manage virtual teams, according to a session at the NAMSS National Educational Conference and...
Physician Profile Reporter is customized software that compiles physician performance data into one easy to use tool. Use it to create competency reports that can be easily distributed to each medical staff member without busting your budget.
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Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 5
"What just happened?" This can be a hard question to answer in the wake of a stressful "medical staff office emergency," such as a confrontational surgeon demanding privileges with 48 hours' notice. Recounting these incidents can be almost as stressful. However, writing down what happened and...
Medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from negligent credentialing can be costly for hospitals. Legal defense fees, settlement payments, and jury verdicts can end up costing hospitals millions. However, these types of lawsuits can be avoided if those responsible for credentialing healthcare...