Citing feedback that required further research, The Joint Commission last week announced it will postpone implementation of its revised diagnostic imaging requirements for hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory care organizations. The changes were intended to take effect July 1...
If you’re looking for a better way to track peer review cases, mark Tuesday, June 10 on your calendar. That’s the day of a free presentation of HCPro’s Peer Review Case Tracking Database, which will run from noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern. The Peer Review Case Tracking Database enables MSPs to...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 22
Physicians who accept or are assigned leadership positions are often left on their own to develop leadership skills and educate themselves about their responsibilities as medical staff leaders. The Medical Staff Leader’s Survival Guide aims to teach physicians how to become great leaders...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 22
In spite of a physician shortage, hundreds of medical school graduates failed to secure residencies this year, according to the National Resident Match Program’s (NRMP) annual report.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 22
Despite recent articles in The Daily Beast and The Wall Street Journal claiming physician burnout was on the rise, Dr. Suzanne Koven questioned whether the media coverage has exaggerated the problem.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 22
In light of allegations of falsified records to cover up delays in care, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will allow more veterans to seek healthcare at private hospitals.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 22
The big news that’s been dominating the news cycle recently is the criticism facing the Department of Veterans Affairs. The agency faces allegations of falsifying records to hide long wait times for treating veterans. A new initiative aims to remedy the problem by allowing veterans to seek care...
"What if the federal government told you that pharmacists were not healthcare providers even though they have been providing healthcare since the birth of our nation?” wrote pharmacist Greg L. Alston in a recent MultiBriefs post. Section 1861 of the Social Security Act recognizes...
As we update our Clinical Privilege White Paper library, I’m often amazed at how much one procedure or specialty can change in a short time. New techniques and technologies are emerging, established best practices are evolving, and there are some changes that we have yet to address....
