Author's note: Over time, many medical staff governance decisions have become commonplace, even the ones that are unnecessary This series examines some of the more prevalent myths and misconceptions, delineates what is required and what is not, and offers trends and best...
There are many factors to consider during the credentialing process and it is incumbent upon the hospital that is credentialing a new physician to undergo due diligence from a variety of sources.
An upcoming ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could drastically affect the way hospitals within the state handle peer review documentation, particularly when it comes to reporting information to Patient Safety Organizations (PSO).
In the past year, a number of legal cases have allowed physicians to challenge long-standing policies and decision-making by hospitals. MSPs and physician leaders need to be educated on the legal issues that arise from their everyday tasks and know how to avoid exposure to...
On September 25, the State of Minnesota District Court, Fifth District, ruled that Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center's medical staff bylaws are not a binding contract between the medical staff and hospital administration and that the administration can unilaterally amend...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 1
With the NPDB's Continuous Query reports, organizations get constant updates on practitioners, rather than the traditional process of querying the NPDB upon initial appointment and at reappointment.