A new report released by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) says its surveyors found that in 2018, healthcare organizations...Read More »
Many healthcare workers, including physicians, may be putting patients at risk by continuing to work when they have symptoms of cold, flu, or...Read More »
Gaps in mobile security remain a threat to your protected health information (PHI) and leave you vulnerable to HIPAA violations, so train and, if...Read More »
MSPs should know how to identify and address red flags during the initial credentialing and recredentialing processes to avoid potential risks in important areas. Reduce such risks by paying attention to application details, identifying areas of concern and red...
All medical staffs should have a process in place that addresses education about illness and impairment, describes a mechanism for self-referral or referral from other sources, and ensures confidentiality throughout the process. This is specifically required by The Joint Commission in MS.11.01....
In May, the AMA announced the hiring of its first chief health equity officer, Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH. Maybank previously served as deputy...Read More »
