Bylaws should be carefully written to ensure that they can’t be changed casually, but also that amendments don’t face an unreasonable hurdle. This...Read More »
An organized medical staff requires governance in order to function. This sounds straightforward enough, but what does it have to do with...Read More »
The medical executive committee (MEC) interacts with many individuals and groups in the hospital. One of the most important relationships in terms...Read More »
This is the third in a continuing series of articles designed for medical staff leaders and their associates. This month, we join Williams and...Read More »
Does your medical executive committee suffer through long meetings, unproductive diatribes, filibusters, broken records (i.e., bringing up the...Read More »
Platinum plus members can access the newest webinar in the Credentialing Resource Center library. Join HCPro Regulatory Specialist Teri Rice as...Read More »
Fundamentally, there should be no difference between how employed practitioners and independent practitioners are credentialed. Verifying the...Read More »
Who can be a credentials committee member? CMS and accrediting bodies only refer to the general function of a credentials committee. They do not...Read More »
In hospitals all across the country, the governing board is fiscally responsible for the financial wellbeing of the organization. The governing...Read More »
As a medical staff leader, you will be called upon to run meetings. Meetings are often necessary to get work done. They may be in the service of...Read More »