The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice recently released an open letter addressed to Maryland Senator Dan K. Morhaim, MD, board member of the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS), concerning its views on Maryland House Bill 857, which was withdrawn after receiving an...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 11
While CMS survey-and-certification memo 17-44-Hospitals notes that surveyors will start with the average daily census (ADC) and average length of stay, it notes the following as other factors that the CMS regional office may consider when determining whether to conduct a second survey or...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 11
The Michigan Court of Appeals (the “Court”) upheld a trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of a hospital, finding that privileged peer review documents are not discoverable even to the physician they concern.
A rise in interest in osteopathic medicine has led to confusion about who is trained to practice this type of medicine. Physician leaders and MSPs must play a part in protecting patients from practitioners who falsify their credentials.
With flu season upon us, now is the time for hospitals and other healthcare facilities to consider implementing a mandatory vaccination program for seasonal influenza. Some employees may initially object, but most experts agree that flu shots are a necessity for healthcare workers. Many...
