We've all seen it before-a patient sues a hospital after a bad outcome, and the plaintiff's lawyers claim malpractice on the part of the treating physicians, dragging everyone else who was even remotely involved in the case into a long, drawn-out battle. The case takes years and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 49
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 49
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and credentialing and privileging. The last week(s) it will cover other important medical staff related topics.
Dear...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 48
Are physicians’ salaries affecting the rising cost of healthcare? What are the consequences to the quality of healthcare by asking a physician to take a pay cut, and are patients willing to find out to save money? William F. Mills, MD, MMM, CPE, FAAFP, CMSL, tackles this issue in this week’s...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 48
Physician leaders need to be recognized and rewarded for the work they do as physician leaders. There are many different kinds of rewards, both financial and non-financial. Here are some non-financial alternatives that hospitals have found to be helpful in recognizing those devoted...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 47
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 47
If a physician runs into an imposing hurdle that causes angry and/or disruptive behavior, deals can be struck. Striking a deal with the medical staff leader is one way to clear that hurdle, if the physician is...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 47
The quality recruitment of physicians by an organization can be nullified if retention rates suffer, according to a recent article from HealthLeaders Media. Baystate Health, a not-for-profit, three-hospital delivery system...
