New York State’s new laws requiring healthcare facilities to report the number of personnel who have been vaccinated and to supervise unvaccinated staff to ensure the appropriate use of masks is “absolutely consistent with sound and ethical public policy,” according to a Viewpoint posted Monday...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 14, Issue 39
Millions of Americans visited new online health insurance exchanges as enrollment opened on Tuesday, suggesting a broad national appetite for the affordable coverage touted under the Affordable Care Act of 2010. But many people quickly encountered technological problems that prevented them from...
The National Practitioner Data Bank is conducting a satisfaction survey of eligible users to gauge the Data Bank’s usability, including its querying and reporting functions. The survey also seeks information on how Data Bank information is being used regarding healthcare practitioners. The...
When taking care of patients, providers constantly strive to provide the highest-quality care with the latest and greatest technology available. They put their years of experience, knowledge, and continuous education to use developing best practices that lead to the best...
Communication is the glue that holds an organization together. According to Peter Drucker, a leading expert in organizational leadership, during times of change, leaders' efforts at communication should triple. And we are definitely living through a period of unprecedented change in healthcare.
Gone are the days where medical marijuana was only available in a few progressive states. Currently, 20 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws allowing physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients.
