Many medical executive committee (MEC) members take their posts in January, which is right around the corner. During the next few months, it is...Read More »
According to a recent study, physicians exhibiting symptoms of depression are more likely to make medical errors. Researchers drew this conclusion...Read More »
Patients who underwent surgery at Goshen (Indiana) Hospital between April 1 and September 30 may have been exposed to dangerous diseases after a...Read More »
It is essential that current physician leaders, administrative and board officers, and the institution as a whole illustrate the importance of...Read More »
The AMA recently adopted a new policy calling on medical schools and residency programs to incorporate content on healthcare financing into their...Read More »
If you are a medical staff leader, you may think that following up with others after an MEC meeting is not your job. You may not write follow-up...Read More »
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has recently settled with Dennis Burke, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who was fired in 2015 for allegedly...Read More »
Over time, it has become common for many medical staff governance decisions to set precedents for the future. Although not required by any...Read More »