Medical staff governing documents must articulate the standards that practitioners must meet to qualify for medical staff membership. In general, the list of qualifications will address the applicant’s background, experience, ability to perform requested privileges, training, and demonstrated...

By Todd Meyerhoefer, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS

A criteria-based core privileging system ensures consistency, flexibility, efficiency, and objectivity. However, transitioning to core privileges can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Criteria-Based Core Privileging: Guide to...

In this 90-minute webinar, expert speaker Catherine M. Ballard, Esq., provides practical, compliance-minded guidance on performing effective credentialing, privileging, and peer review for remote practitioners. Drawing on her expansive industry expertise, Ballard demystifies the...

Bylaws and policies that don’t sufficiently address temporary privileges—or that leave the door open for corner-cutting—jeopardize organizations’ legal standing and patients’ access to quality care.

“Follow medical staff bylaws requirements for the circumstances under which temporary...

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