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...
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.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has given the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) a third grant to continue its work to improve license portability and reduce regulatory barriers to telemedicine.
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.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 1
Physician shortage. Important patient care need. Physicians seeking work-life balance or an alternative to retirement. All of these are reasons locum tenens practitioners are becoming more popular. Using these "placeholder" practitioners can be a great option, as long as you...
