In a credentialing-by-proxy arrangement, does the originating site have to actually grant clinical privileges to the telemedicine practitioner, or is it sufficient that the hospital/telemedicine entity dispatching the practitioner (“distant site”) has granted him or her privileges?
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 12
Recent CMS revisions to the State Operations Manual for Hospitals are zeroing in on the agency’s definition of a “hospital.” According to one expert, this new survey guidance may be an attempt to define the parameters of a microhospital.
Most people don’t realize the true definition of board certification. “It doesn’t mean only being certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS),” says Jeff Morris, JD, executive director of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
In fact, a few...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 26, Issue 10
"Writing Medical Staff Bylaws: How to Avoid Compliance Gaps and Implement Best Practices" is now available to Platinum Plus members of the Credentialing Resource Center (CRC)!
