The Pennsylvania Superior Court (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s decision, finding that a credentials committee is considered a review...Read More »
Organizations need to be aware of whether their state requires specific disclosures (such as privacy agreements, the process for filing complaints, etc.) to be made in writing prior to a provider delivering patient care via telemedicine. Some organizations consider originating sites to be...
Each healthcare facility needs a disaster preparedness plan, which should include steps the facility will take in the event of a natural disaster or other event that temporarily overtaxes its resources. One element of such disaster plans is language ensuring that appropriate...
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 »
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 »
The medical staff services department (MSSD) and the medical staff work together to achieve the single most important goal of any healthcare...Read More »
