The Federation of State Medical Boards has drafted an interstate compact to make it easier for physicians to practice in multiple states. The proposal could lead to increased use of telemedicine, which may help mitigate the nation’s physician shortage.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 27
In this week’s edition of Medical Staff Leader Insider, I’ve included a piece about a proposal on banning handshakes in healthcare settings. Citing the low rates of hand washing program compliance, the authors suggest the ban to reduce the spread of disease. How can I not address this?...
Since CMS finalized its 2-midnight rule in August 2013, the agency has seen unrelenting backlash from hospitals that argue the arbitrary rule complicates care for Medicare beneficiaries by establishing a 2-midnight benchmark for inpatient admissions....
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 7
Much of the data in the 2014 MSP Salary Survey is within a couple of percentage points of past years' results. However, some incremental changes point toward slightly higher salaries at the lower end of the pay scale, with relatively flat results across higher levels.
CMS' final rule allowing multihospital systems to have a "unified, integrated" medical staff goes into effect this month. As with other Condition of Participation (CoP) modifications, changes won't happen overnight, and the long-term ramifications for medical staffs aren't clear. Medical...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
The number of medical malpractice lawsuits has dropped significantly in Pennsylvania over the past decade, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
Legislation awaiting action by the Michigan House of Representatives could expand the scope of practice for postgraduate-educated nurses to help ease the workloads of physicians.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
Financial need is no longer the main driver for healthcare organization acquisitions and affiliations, according to a new study released by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
The trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry continues and its merits are still being debated. Critics say it leads to lack of competition and higher prices. Supporters say it leads to better integrated healthcare systems, which improves efficiency and quality of care. Have any of you...
