Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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Distinguishing between discoverable and protected credentialing material

From state to state, the effectiveness of protecting credentials documents from legal discovery varies widely. Most states have fairly strong protections, but a handful of states are exceptions to this rule. In most jurisdictions, credentialing forms, such as the following, are discoverable by attorneys.

 

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Legal news roundup: PHI-leaking press release and wayward fax lead to HIPAA settlements
 Published 7/12/17

Also, physician sentenced for taking blood-lab bribes; task force floats amendments to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Find out what’s happening in the world of federal healthcare regulations by reviewing some recent headlines from across the country.

Departmental rules and regulations
 Published 7/10/17

Our topic for this column is one that is not often written about or focused on by various regulatory bodies. No one would argue that hospitals do not have their fair share of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Hospitals regularly schedule ongoing reviews of medical staff bylaws, medical staff rules and regulations, and policies and procedures; they subsequently submit such documents for governing body approval.

 

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Negligent Credentialing: Strategies for Reducing Hospital Risk

 

With negligent credentialing claims on the rise, the pressure on MSPs and medical staff leaders to reduce legal vulnerabilities in their vetting and governance processes is higher than ever. Negligent Credentialing: Strategies for Reducing Hospital Risk provides the context and strategy necessary to tamp down risk and take appropriate action when good faith efforts fail to prevent litigation. Drawing on his extensive medicolegal background, author Todd Sagin, MD, JD, offers practical guidance, accessible case summaries, and customizable tools for understanding key negligent credentialing concepts, avoiding top pitfalls, and contesting allegations.

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  • Fortify vetting processes with negligent credentialing–focused policies and procedures 
  • Prepare a swift and effective response should a negligent credentialing charge arise 

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