When faced with a negligent credentialing claim, it is absolutely essential to preserve the integrity of documentation that is in the hospital’s or healthcare entity’s possession. Take steps to ensure that information does not go missing. In most organizations, a risk manager will place the relevant credentials file in a separate locked location while litigation is pending or ongoing.

As the use of technology becomes increasingly relevant to medical practice, many physicians are burdened with having to learn how to use new technology when they perceived no issues with the previous paper and pen system. This frustration can lead to physician burnout, but that does not always need to be the end result. Here are three tips for hospitals to achieve success after implementing new technology:

In any attempt to streamline the onboarding process, it is important to stress the importance of cross-department communication. Many organizations have developed a multi-departmental practitioner onboarding checklist and/or a multi-departmental onboarding meeting. If you are looking to improve your onboarding process, it is recommended you develop at least one of these tools.

Published 7/5/18

In recent years, telemedicine has experienced unprecedented growth. According to GlobeNewswire, the telemedicine market is expected to surpass $48.8 billion by 2023. Currently, one of the fastest-growing segments of telemedicine is telepsychiatry, in which a psychiatrist conducts an appointment with a patient via a broadband connection instead of in person.

The Credentialing Resource Center’s (CRC) annual MSP Salary Survey measures the compensation rates, essential duties, and other workplace trends shaping the careers of MSPs across the industry. Click  here to take the survey!

The 2019 Credentialing Resource Center Symposium will be held February 26-28 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. With so many credentialing, privileging, and medical staff leadership topics to cover, the Symposium has been expanded to 2.5 days and will feature a new provider enrollment track. Stay tuned as we announce our speakers and agenda, but in the meantime, mark your calendars!