Recent CMS revisions to the State Operations Manual for Hospitals are zeroing in on the agency’s definition of a “hospital.” According to one expert, this new survey guidance may be an attempt to define the parameters of a microhospital.
There’s a reason why the American College of Surgeons (ACS) recommends asking patients if they’re okay with a concurrent surgery before operating. A Manhattan doctor found that out the hard way, after two former patients sued him last month for $14 million, according to the...
Two groups, one on each side of the CRNA practice authority question, both say they want what is best for patients and the healthcare system in general.
The review and approval process for recredentialing applications is typically identical to that for initial applications.
Some information will be reverified, including licensure/certification status, and the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPBD) will be queried again.
HCPro is conducting market research for a product we would like to launch this year and looking for some quick feedback from you. If you also are involved in any aspect of graduate medical education at your facility, please help us with the following.
