Researchers are studying whether equipping emergency department physicians with wearable computers like Google Glass could improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 15
With a projected shortage of up to 90,400 physicians by 2025, according to a report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges, hospitals may struggle to recruit qualified candidates.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 14
An undercover investigation by the Houston Police Department and the FDA has led to the arrest of two men charged with running an unlicensed erectile dysfunction clinic.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 4
In a recent conversation, CRCJ recently spoke with author Sally Pelletier, CPMSM, CPCS, advisory consultant and chief credentialing officer at The Greeley Company. She described some of the emerging challenges as well as "traditional" ones that allied health...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 13
A recent survey of healthcare employers conducted by Health eCareers found that the number of healthcare positions will increase but finding qualified candidates to fill those roles will be challenging.
In preceding months, we looked at the design of an OPPE system for general performance metrics that could affect the entire medical staff, including clinical quality case review, professionalism, and medical record documentation. Although I said in last month's column we would wrap up this...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 12
Emotional exhaustion, feeling depersonalized towards patients and colleagues, and having a reduced sense of accomplishment are warning signs that a physician may be burned out.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 11
Results of a survey recently conducted by healthcare solutions group Geneia found that 51% of physicians considered a career option outside of clinical practice at some point during their career.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 16, Issue 10
