When it comes to temporary privileges, required credentialing steps and timelines vary based on the accreditor and, in some cases, the purpose for the grant. Regardless of accreditor, however, a hospital’s stance on temporary privileging parameters should be codified in the medical staff bylaws...
Per most states’ hospital licensure requirements, medical staff membership and clinical privileges are granted through processes outlined by the...Read More »
Regulatory and accreditation bodies require healthcare institutions to obtain peer references during the credentialing process to validate applicants’ current clinical competence. Created to comply with Joint Commission standards, this confidential peer review reference form captures the...
Featuring a handful of inpatient beds and a narrow selection of community-tailored services, microhospitals are seeking to revolutionize care...Read More »
In recent years, the demand for locum tenens physicians has risen dramatically across the country, largely as the result of increased patient...Read More »
Aging populations, increasing healthcare costs, and continuously advancing technology have made telemedicine the fastest-growing area within the...Read More »
