Some innovative health systems have established a physician navigator position to help a physician who is to be employed by the health system navigate the myriad complexities of human resources, physician recruiting, medical staff services, payer credentialing, and physician practice management, all of which are required to be successfully onboarded to the health system. To ensure success, you’ll need to fill the physician navigator role with the right person. Today's free resource is a sample job description.

While the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the most prevalent certifying body, recent developments in physician certification have increased interest in other available options. This summary points out some of the aforementioned developments, the latest certifying entity to arrive on the scene, and what considerations may be fruitful for organizations that want to investigate options for their board certification requirements.

The 2019 CRC Symposium, being held in Las Vegas February 26–28, features a combination of new and returning speakers, physicians, and medical staff professionals. These speakers are experts in credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, quality, physician leadership, and medical staff committee functions. Here, CRCJ introduces you to this year’s lineup of speakers with a taste of the kind of insights they will provide attendees.

Up-close access to industry insiders, scads of CME credits, and unrivaled night life are just a few reasons to register for the 2019 CRC Symposium, kicking off February 26 in Las Vegas.

Make sure your voice is heard during the 2019 CRC Symposium Experience by participating in one of the following:

1. Submit your questions ahead of time. During the opening session, our expert faculty will answer your toughest credentialing and privileging questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time to make sure they are answered during the session. Please submit your questions or topics to discuss to editor Karen Kondilis, kkondilis@hcpro.com.
2. Attend our networking reception. On Day 1, from 5-6:00 p.m. come network with colleagues, visit our exhibitors, and enjoy a drink with HCPro! This is open to all attendees—you do not need to register.

Attending the 2019 CRC Sympoisum is sure to keep you busy, provide valuable education, and great networking opportunities, but make sure you leave some time to enjoy the Las Vegas area. When you first think of Las Vegas, you likely think of slot machines, shows, and parties. But a number of alternative activities in the area are real crowd pleasers too. Check out our list of local attractions.