A recent article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association provides clinical insights about the new coronavirus outbreak that started in China. As of February 12, more than 45,000 cases of infections had been reported, with the vast majority of the cases in China, and...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 2
Physicians request leaves of absence for both personal and business reasons, such as overseas military assignments, extended education, parental leave, and health issues. Generally, medical staff bylaws allow a medical staff member to obtain, for good cause, a voluntary leave of absence. Keep...
According to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, physicians spend approximately 16 minutes per patient visit working with electronic health records (EHR). Of this time, an average of 33% was spent on chart review, 24% on documentation, and 17% on ordering.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 1
Whether you’re an MSP in the medical staff services department or a practitioner on the medical staff, understanding how to work effectively on a team is crucial, particularly if you are the leader. Leadership styles can vary greatly, and some teams and/or...
Valley Baptist Health System is the latest organization to join a growing trend, opening a microhospital, in Weslaco, Texas. Facilities known as microhospitals are fast becoming the answer to getting basic ambulatory care services to more people, while avoiding the costs associated with...
