Keep a “practitioners with reportable actions” list on hand. MSPs should refer to this list before sending out general statement verification letters; if a practitioner is on this list, the general statement verification letter should not be used. Instead, answer all questions as honestly as...
Litigation from credentialing and privileging disputes is on the rise and has allowed physicians to challenge long-standing credentialing and privileging policies and processes. The following excerpt from Legal Strategies for MSPs & Physician Leaders describes the basics...
Medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from negligent credentialing can be costly for hospitals. Legal defense fees, settlement payments, and jury verdicts can end up costing hospitals millions. However, these types of lawsuits can be avoided if those responsible for credentialing healthcare...
Prospective review, concurrent review (proctoring), or retrospective review are examples of the various ways to conduct a focused review or to evaluate privileged practitioners. The medical staff should work with advanced practice professionals (APP) to define specific quality indicators and to...
As we have mentioned already this week, developing privileges for allied health professionals comes with a unique set of complications and factors to consider. Credentialing Resource Center has developed 38 criteria-based privilege forms for the most common allied health professionals. These...
