Privileges are permissions that have been granted to a physician or other licensed independent practitioner to provide specific patient care services, which may include the ability to admit, treat, manage, and perform procedures. The term “privileging” refers to the process the hospital and...
Communication, cooperation, and collaboration are essential. Why are these three seemingly straightforward concepts—especially communication—so very difficult in many health systems?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 8
Healthcare is constantly evolving, and new medical research, drugs, and surgical technologies change how diseases are diagnosed and treated on a daily basis. Patients and healthcare institutions expect healthcare providers not only to be knowledgeable about the latest healthcare advances, but...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 7
Navigating the maze of provider reappointments can be a daunting task for hospital credentialing specialists. Faced with the complexities of managing hundreds of appointments and renewals, and with tracking ever-changing state laws, the credentialing process is a delicate dance that demands...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 6
More than half of surveyed executives and senior managers found hiring to be “very” or “extremely” challenging. This statistic comes from a 2022 survey conducted by accounting and consulting firm RSM for its report What’s Driving the Middle Market Talent Gap? Similar findings, though,...
In the interest of recruiting good physicians for the medical staff, the hospital, and the community, the physician recruitment division and the credentialing division need to be on the same page. Imagine this scenario: the recruiting division spends time and resources to recruit a specialist....
