Form users should ensure all policy elements comply with the specific spectrum of requirements to which their organization is bound (e.g., all relevant federal, state, accreditation, and certification requirements).
This tool facilitates a complete application submission. It serves as a quick and complete reference regarding membership and privileging requirements/criteria, saving practitioners and MSPs the headache of resolving incomplete and/or unqualified applications.
Many APPs—especially those who are employed by hospitals—practice across specialty lines. This form spans multiple areas of practice and the potential privileges associated with each. The state-specific information and privileges listed in each category can easily be modified by state/medical...
This case highlights how an entire organization (i.e., board, medical staff leadership, CEO, attorney) was unclear about the employment/contract...Read More »
If a practitioner loses privileges or membership because the hospital offers an exclusive contract to another practitioner or specialty group, most institutions will not offer a fair hearing, and the action is not reported to the NPDB. Most hospitals have one or more exclusive contracts with ...
There is a declining trend in the number of family medicine (FM) physicians receiving obstetrics privileges nowadays. These providers were once...Read More »
Facilities seeking competency data may need to amend their policies or medical staff bylaws. These samples can be customized for most facilities, but consult with counsel first.
One of the biggest challenges facing hospital medical staffs today is obtaining sufficient information to accurately document practitioner...Read More »
