A physician’s location on the map and in the department rankings are the two major factors in how they are compensated in academic settings, according to a recent Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) report...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 15
Nine medical specialty groups recently released their list of 45 tests and procedures commonly performed on patients that they deem unnecessary. The groups participated in the “Choose Wisely” campaign—each...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 13, Issue 14
Arkansas followed its position in the minority rule in a February 9 state Supreme Court ruling that negligent credentialing does not exist in the state. Currently the majority of states (approximately 40) recognize negligent credentialing as a cause of action against hospitals...
Every healthcare provider will tell you that patients are customers, and customers can take their business elsewhere if they are unhappy about any aspect of their experience. To keep patients, and thus reimbursement, coming in the door, hospitals must focus on achieving strong patient...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 4
An increasing number of nonphysician practitioners are looking to expand their knowledge and skill sets to increase their scope of practice. However, many healthcare organizations lack the proper policies and strategies to assess the competency of these nonphysician...
