Security budgets, though critical for safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors, aren’t immune to cuts. Drew Neckar, a security consultant with COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions, caught up with HSL for some insights on how hospital security leaders can make...
MSPs and credentialing leaders strive to maintain high standards for the credentialing and privileging processes to ensure patient safety and quality care on a daily basis. Board certification serves as a critical benchmark for physician competency and a commitment to ongoing professional...
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently released their annual report that discusses the changes, impacts, and highlights of the medical regulation landscape over the course of the recent year. Their 2024 Annual Report...
We asked our team of board members here at CRC what their highlights of the past year have been in regard to the medical staff services field, as well as the credentialing/privileging field. We also asked them what changes they hoped would come out of the field in 2025 and what...
Bad leaders are roadblocks to patient care, but good leaders help it thrive. Effective leadership will be a vital part of patient safety and running a successful healthcare organization as we approach 2025 and continue to navigate rising levels of violence, artificial intelligence, nursing...
Across states and even across organizations, the scope of practice and responsibilities of a physician assistant (PA) can differ. This also means credentialing and privileging requirements will vary. MSPs and medical staff leaders must be aware of the specific requirements of their state and...
Negligent credentialing claims have become a growing concern. These claims, often paired with medical malpractice lawsuits, create significant legal, financial, and reputational risks for institutions.
A survey recently conducted by Team Med Global (TMG), LLC, highlights the well-being, stress levels, and job satisfaction of medical staff professionals (MSP).
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched its new Healthcare Staffing Services Certification, which aims to validate that staffing agencies supplying immediate, short-term placements meet recognized standards for quality in providing clinical professionals to healthcare...
There are some circumstances when the granting of temporary privileges is essential in order for the organization to meet urgent or immediate patient care needs. Organizations should have policies that clearly outline their pre-established criteria for granting temporary privileges.
