On April 12, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law senate bill (SB) 1148, which moves to bar healthcare entities in the state from...Read More »
Once upon a time, key medical staff leadership positions (officers, department chairs, credentials chair, peer review chair) were viewed as...Read More »
When implementing a new core privileging process or revising an existing one, resist the urge to integrate all practitioners in one fell swoop.Read More »
Advanced practice professionals (APP) can bring valuable insight to medical staff committee roles and reduce the pressure on physician leaders to...Read More »
Encroaching physician shortages and quality-driven payment reforms are shaking up traditional medical staff compositions and changing the course...Read More »
In April, two states took action against the American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Oklahoma became the...Read More »
Although perhaps not as long-standing as their name implies, forevermore references have been around for a while. Part of the draw is their...Read More »
"Do more with less" is the mantra that many MSPs hear ad nauseam throughout our careers. The medical staff office (MSO) often becomes the go-to...Read More »
Prospective proctoring is a powerful and greatly underutilized tool. The approach involves a one-on-one discussion with the practitioner of...Read More »
