CMS is ending a requirement that all hospital providers and suppliers be vaccinated against COVID-19 as of the end of the public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, according to new guidance issued on May 1 in the Quality, Safety & Oversight (QS) Group memo to CMS state agencies, “Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” QSO-23-13-All.

Your medical staff bylaws must specifically state the exact details as to when, by whom, and how a fair hearing is triggered at the medical staff level and an appeal is triggered at the board level. In addition, the bylaws should have a "bright line" definition of the actions that will trigger the fair hearing and appeal due process.

Enrolling locum tenens providers properly will help your organization maintain its revenue stream while ensuring patients have access to the medical care they need.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) present opportunities in the credentialing and enrollment processes within the healthcare industry. Specifically, AI and ML can be used to automate and enhance various aspects of these processes.

The 2023 MSP Salary Survey Report sheds light on urgent focuses, burgeoning functions, and emerging markets identified by medical staff movers and shakers who keep their finger on the industry’s pulse. By using the trends detailed in this report to enrich their professional contributions, MSPs can gain the competitive edge in an industry on the move.