Q&A: Seeing pink

References to red flags are rife in the medical staff arena. Loss of licensure, significant malpractice activity, poor clinical references, and their ilk are targets of considerable scrutiny during the credentialing process. But what about the subtler inconsistencies and deviations that can surface on a medical staff application? License disciplinary action, a smattering of malpractice claims, and lukewarm references are likelier to fly under the radar than their glaring counterparts. Addressing these pink flags before they turn scarlet is a proactive approach to protecting patients, preventing compliance gaffes, and staving off legal snags.

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