Medical staff services isn't what it used to be, and no MSP would argue with that. What was once an administrative job has become a highly technical career, and it's getting more specialized with every day that goes by.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 4
Pilots are forced to retire at the age of 65. In many states, senior citizen drivers must undergo a road test every year to maintain their license. Insurance companies often pay tractor trailer drivers to retire when their age and physical conditions pose too much of a risk. But...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 3
The Clinical Privilege White Papers provide sample privileging criteria and background information for medical specialties, subspecialties, advanced practice professionals (APP), procedures, and new technologies. This article provides an inside look at how these papers are...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 2
Peer review is intended to maintain a standard of quality within a healthcare institution by identifying any issues among physicians and addressing them accordingly; thus, accurate and thorough documentation is a crucial part of the peer review process. Legal experts explain...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 1
Managing a medical staff application is a tricky thing. As an MSP, it can be maddening to work around the clock to get your part done, only to have the application stalled by someone or something you cannot control.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 4
CMS recently approved the final language of the Joint Commission standards regarding credentialing and privileging telemedicine providers, making it easier for a hospital to utilize telemedicine services by allowing the hospital to use the credentialing and privileging...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 3
A colleague recently contacted me asking for assistance in preparing for her next medical executive committee meeting. She works in a two-person office as a credentialing coordinator. Her voice quickly revealed her panic as she explained that, in the sudden absence of her...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2
With hospitals hiring more physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice nurses (APN), it is important for these advanced practice professionals to feel comfortable in their role and have a productive work environment. To do so, the medical staff office should focus on three areas.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 1
A job application is the first look an employer gets at a potential employee. Along with providing the essential information an employer needs to know, it may also provide some more subtle-yet valuable-insight into whether that candidate is a good fit for the organization. The...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 20, Issue 12
