According to a recent study, almost 1.5 million Americans are expected to travel internationally in search of medical care. In a phenomenon referred to as medical tourism, many Americans are going abroad to undergo procedures that are either not offered in the United States or that are...
“Many medical tourists receive excellent care, but data suggest that issues of safety and quality can loom large. Substandard surgical care, poor infection control, inadequately screening of blood products, and falsified or outdated medications in lower income settings of care can pose greater...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 11
While CMS survey-and-certification memo 17-44-Hospitals notes that surveyors will start with the average daily census (ADC) and average length of stay, it notes the following as other factors that the CMS regional office may consider when determining whether to conduct a second survey or...
Last time, we discussed the roles and responsibilities of the hospital board, the medical staff, and the hospital administration to ensure the quality of care in the organization. For clarity, this was presented as a typical hierarchical structure with distinct reporting relationships and chains...
