According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is expected to experience a physician shortage of between 42,600 and 121,300...Read More »
One very common clause in a physician employment agreement is “co-terminus” language, which addresses whether clinical privileges are tied to the...Read More »
A new survey revealed that the number of physicians who self-report telemedicine as a skill has increased by approximately 20% per year from 2015...Read More »
When granting temporary privileges, organizations should have policies that clearly outline their pre-established criteria. Although expediting the process is important, MSPs must ensure that each practitioner’s current clinical competence is verified to protect patient safety and avoid...
A new report released by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) says its surveyors found that in 2018, healthcare organizations...Read More »
As the healthcare environment evolves, the functions of the medical staff services department (MSSD) change to meet the needs of the hospital and...Read More »
The following is an excerpt from the new Clinical Privilege White Paper for Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. Clinical Privilege White Papers provide key background information, relevant authorities' expectations, and sample competency parameters for a range of practice area and procedures....
