In addition to employment, many organizations utilize a contract to better align and integrate the parties involved. Such contracts can run the...Read More »
The use of temporary privileges is necessary but should be at best limited. Some organizations, however, continue to fall into the habit of...Read More »
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To engage in credentialing by proxy for telemedicine practitioners, originating-site hospitals/critical access hospitals must explicitly recognize the option in their medical staff governing documents (e.g., bylaws and/or policy). This resource provides sample language to get you started.
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Former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch’s recent conviction of first-degree felony injury to an elderly person and his subsequent sentence of life...Read More »
“I believe that there are plenty of medical staff professionals that are diligent, hardworking, and doing all they can to provide best practices...Read More »
