As a practical matter, it may seem strange, but your distant site does not need to have credentialing by proxy in its bylaws unless it is also...Read More »
According to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 9,300 healthcare workers in the United...Read More »
As the novel coronavirus remains a threat across the globe, healthcare organizations should brush up on procedures for handling and sharing ...Read More »
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CMS announced it is waiving requirements to allow for physicians whose privileges will expire to continue practicing at the hospital and for new...Read More »
As telehealth is granted unprecedented freedoms during the COVID-19 crisis, physicians are not only eligible to add additional services to their...Read More »
In an April 3 letter to the National Governors Association (NGA), the American Medical Association (AMA) called on all governors to adopt stay-at-...Read More »
While ultimately both parties need to make an effort in order to maintain the relationship, there are different ways each side can contribute. One way the medical staff services department (MSSD) can do their part is by finding ways to effectively communicate information to...