Accreditation and Regulatory Requirements

Did you know that, hidden away in the CMS Conditions of ­Participation (CoP), there is an often-overlooked requirement that is ideal for...Read More »

In a recent article, we discussed some of the compliance issues that may arise when attempting to implement an FPPE/OPPE process within a laundry...Read More »

Are you auditing your physicians to determine whether they actually show up to the CME programs that they attest to attending? If...Read More »

One of the most common myths regarding medical staff governance is that only active staff can vote. The reality is there is no restriction as to...Read More »

The Joint Commission was scheduled, on paper, to arrive in first quarter 2013-which was why, in October 2012, John H. Stroger, Jr...Read More »

The CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) and The Joint Commission are in complete agreement on this one: Medical staff departments are not...Read More »

Although the Stark Law and federal anti-kickback ­statute have been around longer than many of us care to ­remember, many...Read More »

Author's note: Over time, many medical staff governance decisions have become commonplace, even the ones that are unnecessary....Read More »

To keep up with today's complex privileging requirements, MSPs need to understand the growing roles of APPs and how they...Read More »

In last month's Medical Staff Briefing, we discussed CMS' February 17, 2012, memorandum wherein new guidance language was...Read More »