Advances in healthcare delivery continue at an exponential speed. Technologies, procedures, and treatments that were not even dreamed of several years ago are now realities. It is certain that, as a medical staff leader, you will be faced with the inevitable request from one of your medical...
In many organizations, the board’s decision to approve or deny privileges marks the end of the new provider credentialing process for the MSP....Read More »
Per most states’ hospital licensure requirements, medical staff membership and clinical privileges are granted through processes outlined by the...Read More »
The corrective action, summary suspension, and fair hearing processes are high-stakes proceedings and extremely stressful for all involved....Read More »
The process of a hearing following the MEC’s recommendation for corrective action is an important right that must be spelled out in the bylaws. It is essential that this section of the bylaws is carefully thought out, drafted with precision, and kept in strict compliance with the minimum...
One of the ways that we’ve gotten the other clinical departments to be involved is if they’ve had challenges with newly oriented providers. We...Read More »
Following the bylaws is critical because they reflect state and federal laws and regulations, such as the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (...Read More »
According to the results of an American Medical Association survey, more than 90% of physicians surveyed stated prior authorization has a...Read More »
With the new year officially in full swing, it’s a good time to reflect on documentation findings from surveys during the past year and develop an...Read More »
While the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the most prevalent certifying body, recent developments in physician certification have...Read More »
