The real challenge on the outpatient side comes when we try to apply the principles of inpatient privileging to the ambulatory world. Many...Read More »
Physician engagement is one of the greatest keys to the success of a healthcare organization and cannot be ignored, says Rosemary Dragon,...Read More »
Many MSPs have questions regarding what information to keep and how long to store it. Although credentials files should be permanently retained,...Read More »
Has your hospital's physician orientation program kept up with your medical staff changes? The best programs include only the relevant departments...Read More »
With a few word changes, the six core competencies for clinicians can become six core competencies for MSPs. You can customize these core...Read More »
HCPro’s MSP Salary Survey asks respondents to name the entities that accredit their organization. Since 2012, the percentage of respondents who...Read More »
National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week is a time to celebrate what MSPs do. It can also be a time to assess your relationship with your...Read More »
At our facility, the provider onboarding process has become every employee's responsibility and privilege. If you read my column in the May issue...Read More »
In April 2013, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) began exploring the idea of using an interstate compact for physician licensing. The...Read More »