Navigating appointment processes, with their patchwork of expiration dates and verification expectations, can be difficult for ambulatory facilities, which often lack the dedicated credentialing presence and big-ticket resources of their acute care counterparts. To stay ahead of critical practitioner vetting deadlines, such as privilege expiration dates, consider creating a checklist that accounts for major federal regulations, state laws, and organization-specific circumstances. 

Published 8/29/18

Find out what’s happening in the world of federal healthcare regulations by reviewing some recent headlines from across the country.

Published 8/27/18

The Appellate Court of Illinois’ First Judicial District reversed a trial court’s discovery order, finding that a hospital met the burden of proof establishing that certain documents are privileged under the Medical Studies Act.

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The 2019 CRC Symposium Case Study Competition and the 2019 CRC Achievement Awards are two application-based contests that showcase excellence in the medical staff services and leadership fields. Winners, who will be selected by a panel of esteemed industry experts, will receive free admission to and recognition at the 2019 CRC Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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