Maintenance of certification (MOC) has become the focus of many physicians; as some question its relevance, others offer opinions on ways to make it better, and still others look for alternative certification options
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 12
The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the accrediting arm of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), announced in mid-October that it had been acquired by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The deal marks the first time two organizations with...
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Heath Care (AAAHC) announced its purchase of the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). As of October 14, HFAP was placed under the direction of the AAAHC's accrediting arm, the...
In October, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) announced it approved new language regarding reporting physician status in the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Jennifer Michael, chief information officer for ABMS, answers what the change in language means for physicians...
The relationship between quality and medical staff services is critical in the effectiveness of OPPE and FPPE activities, says Juli Maxworthy, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, CNL, CPHQ, CPPS, CHSE, assistant professor at the University of San Francisco and CEO of WithMax Consulting Inc., a...
In an effort to improve patient safety and physician wellness, the ACGME implemented duty hour reforms at accredited teaching hospitals to restrict resident duty hours in recent years. In 2003, resident work hours were capped at 80 hours per week averaged over a four-week period, and shift...
