Baylor Health Care System failed to properly monitor or investigate a Plano (Texas) neurosurgeon–recently barred from practicing in the state–despite repeated warnings about an alleged “drug problem” and “lack of competence,” according to a federal lawsuit. Baylor Regional Medical Center at...
MSPs’ knowledgable, ongoing and dedicated support of their organization’s credentialing committee is an essential element in the overall effectiveness of the committee function. When information is completely and consistently provided to ensure an informed credentialing decision, the...
A bipartisan group of 16 U.S. Senators has publicly commended state medical boards and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) for their recent efforts to streamline the licensing process for physicians who wish to practice in multiple states, thus helping facilitate the use of...
After a soft launch in April 2013, the electronic credentialing verification offering from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC), is quietly ramping up. And that's according to plan, says William C. Kelly,...
Psychologists practice in an increasingly varied range of healthcare settings. This article provides an overview of the educational and practice options that are available to psychologists along with some of the recent regulatory changes that may affect the credentialing of psychologists.
This is the last edition of Credentialing Resource Center Insider for the year. A big thank you for reading and contributing to this electronic resource! The coming year will have its share of anticipated regulatory changes, and no doubt there will be plenty of “unexpected news” in the...