Even the most experienced professionals occasionally make mistakes and miss critical steps—it’s human nature. In the credentialing arena, staff may complete a required activity (e.g., primary source verification of licensure) but forget to document the outcome in the applicant’s file....
This tool can be used to capture feedback from the full range of stakeholders who contribute to medical staff appointment and privileging decision-making, from the department chair’s initial recommendation through the governing body’s official authorization. Given its summary of key steps in the...
Like many facilities, the MedOptions, Inc. team was faced with an acquisition and resulting provider volume increases, which is enough to keep any...Read More »
"Going Paperless: University Hospitals' Case Study on Going to an Electronic-Only Medical Staff Office" is now available to Platinum Plus members...Read More »
Most accreditors allow hospitals to grant temporary privileges to fulfill an important patient care, treatment, or service need, such as when a patient requires care involving specific clinical skills that are not currently available on the medical staff. Because the documentation of this need...
It’s a mild April morning. Dr. Smith, an accomplished surgeon, and Bill Loney, an affable—if absent-minded—general surgery practice manager,...Read More »
"This policy threatens the citizens of Missouri. If this practice of denying emergency care can happen in our state, it can happen in any state...Read More »
A final rule issued by CMS last month could put physicians in jeopardy of not getting paid for services provided to patients covered under the...Read More »
With over 100,000 physician assistants (PA) in practice and predictions that the number will continue to grow, healthcare organizations are...Read More »
