The most critical issue on physician’s minds when it comes to competency data is how the hospital will use that data. The following 10 questions can guide the development of your physician competency feedback report and serve as the basis for your medical staff policy and procedure regarding...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 13
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, and other important...
Since the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued changes to Section 1921 of the Social Security Act in January, the credentialing world has been in a flurry. The changes require state licensing agencies to...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 4
After you’ve maneuvered your way through the complicated ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) process, from selecting indicators to assigning proctors, don’t forget the last hurdle: deciding how to distribute those data to practitioners.
Medical staffs with aging members are stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, they are obligated to protect patients from the harm that may result from a physician’s age-related mental and/or physical decline. On the other hand, they may also feel compelled to help their beloved...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
We know budgets are tight. In an effort to make the upcoming Greeley Medical Staff Institute (GMSI) Symposium on June 8–9, 2010 in Chicago more accessible to everyone, we will hold a drawing each month for two FREE registrations to the symposium!
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
Most physicians who agree to participate in the bylaws committee do so with little knowledge of the issues that cause bylaws to change, or how to go about making changes. Consequently, it is a good idea to provide an orientation that includes the following:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
The requirements for reporting by peer review organizations under Section 1921 are not expected to affect hospital reporting. Section 1921 requires the reporting of ‘‘any negative action or finding’’ by a peer review organization.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 12
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, and other important...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 11
Don’t forget to check your mailbox (electronic or otherwise) to get the latest medical staff news. Here’s what you’ll find in the April issue of Medical Staff Briefing:
