Our topic for this column is one that is not often written about or focused on by various regulatory bodies. No one would argue that hospitals do...Read More »
Establishing a structure for reviewing OPPE reports can be challenging, especially given that the process requires the resource-intensive and time-consuming task of interpreting data. The medical staff drives the OPPE process; however, medical staff leaders often do not have adequate time to...
"Telemedicine: Performing Effective Credentialing, Privileging, and Peer Review for Remote Practitioners" is now available to Platinum Plus...Read More »
In this 90-minute webinar, expert speaker Catherine M. Ballard, Esq., provides practical, compliance-minded guidance on performing effective credentialing, privileging, and peer review for remote practitioners. Drawing on her expansive industry expertise, Ballard demystifies the...
Bylaws and policies that don’t sufficiently address temporary privileges—or that leave the door open for corner-cutting—jeopardize organizations’ legal standing and patients’ access to quality care.
“Follow medical staff bylaws requirements for the circumstances under which temporary...
Why should a medical staff establish methods for addressing conflicts of interest? It’s not as if turf wars can break out among specialists within...Read More »
Check out (and contribute to) the latest conversations on topics ranging from telemedicine and APPs to spinal access surgeons and flu shots. Read More »
For healthcare organizations, the provision of contract services continues to evolve. Traditionally, it was common to find hospitals contracting...Read More »
Platinum Plus members receive expanded access to the Credentialing Resource Center’s (CRC) ever-growing sample forms library. Click the links...Read More »