Note: The October 2016 issue of CPRLI was its last as a standalone newsletter. CRCJ and CPRLI are now one 16-page publication that reflects the hallmark insights of both classic newsletters. ...
For legal and financial reasons, economic credentialing is a concern of the governing board, not of the medical staff. Antitrust laws preclude physicians from deciding whether to admit or deny membership to their physician competitors based on economic factors. The financial “big picture” is...
Three categories of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) now have full practice authority within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system when acting within their scope of employment. This stepped up authority, the result of a final rule announced on December 14, 2016, extends to...
"Our research suggests that if a manager understands, through their own experience, what is needed to complete a job to the highest standard, then they may be more likely to create the right work environment, set appropriate goals and accurately evaluate others’ contributions."
Legislators in Indiana are trying once again to pass a law allowing for mandatory immunizations for hospital employees. Sen. Frank Mrvan (D-Hammond) introduced a bill that would authorize hospitals to have a written policy in place requiring immunizations as a condition of employment. The...
CMS requires that medical staffs must have a policy for fair hearing and appeal. An applicant or an individual holding a medical staff appointment is entitled to request a hearing when the MEC or the board has made an unfavorable recommendation regarding staff membership or privileges.
