Legal cases have significantly affected how health plans operate with regard to their credentialing practices. There are several ways in which managed care organizations can be held liable for their actions or for the actions of their providers related to the care received by members.

Demand for medical doctors is so high that half of new doctors report receiving 100 or more job offers during training, according to a survey by Merritt Hawkins.

The Dallas-based physician search firm surveyed 926 MDs in their final year of residency and asked them about their career plans and expectations. Seventy percent of the new doctors said they received 50 or more job solicitations, while 50% said they received 100 or more solicitations.

A key part to any credentialing application is the ­attestation, acknowledgment, and release forms. These documents protect your organization as well as the entities that release information to your organization throughout the credentialing process.

Compared to a tertiary hospital, resources can be tight and clinical expertise narrowly concentrated in a scaled-down facility, such as a microhospital.

Attention all Credentialing Resource Center members:

Last October, CRC debuted a sleek new website, an assortment of upgraded and expanded benefits, and a weekly delivery model for analysis articles and other exclusive member resources. As we approach the one-year anniversary of our makeover, we want to know how the new and improved CRC is treating you and what we can do to make your experience even better.
 
Please take a few moments to complete our 2017 CRC Membership Feedback Survey. The survey closes on Friday, November 3.   
 
As a thank you for sharing your valuable input, all respondents will receive a $40 digital gift card to use toward an HCPro medical staff book or webinar of their choice. Plus, one lucky survey taker will be chosen at random to receive a six-month upgrade to a Platinum Plus membership (or a six-month extension to his or her existing top-tier membership).

Only current Basic, Platinum, and Platinum Plus members of the Credentialing Resource Center are eligible to take this survey. Please log in to the CRC site with your membership credentials to view this full post and access the survey link. 

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series featuring an adaptation of the Q&A portion of HCPro’s webinar, “OPPE and FPPE Case Study: Award-Winning Professional Practice Evaluation Transformation,” now available on demand. During the program, presenter Raechel Rowland, RN, BSN, LSSBB, lean practitioner at Ascension Borgess Health in Kalamazoo, Michigan, shared her experience revamping Ascension Borgess’ OPPE and FPPE processes. She is also the co-winner of the 2017 Credentialing Resource Center Excellence in Medical Staff Collaboration Award.

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), also called endovenous laser ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure involving the use of a highly concentrated laser to repair varicose veins. Typically found in the legs, these gnarled, enlarged veins are caused by a faulty valve or weak vein wall. Although primarily a cosmetic concern for many people, varicose veins bulge and block blood flow, which can cause discomfort and lead to larger health problems (such as eczema, pigmentation, ulceration, and bleeding) if proper blood flow is not restored.

We count on knowledgeable professionals like you to help us deliver the most timely resources and education to the medical staff and credentialing community.
 
Please take our brief survey to let us know which training topics and tools would make your job easier and you more efficient. The survey closes on Friday, November 3. 

To show our thanks, we will select one lucky respondent at random to receive an HCPro medical staff book or webinar of his or her choice. To enter to win, please include your contact information at the end of the survey once you have answered the questions.
 
To begin the survey, click here, or enter the following URL into the address bar of your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018CRDproduct

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We're celebrating with savings for you!

National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week is November 5–11. How will you be celebrating? Send your ideas, tips, photos, and planning materials to Senior Editor Delaney Rebernik at drebernik@hcpro.com, and you could see your contributions featured on the CRC site. Stay tuned for details on the special deals we’re launching next week to honor the hardworking professionals at the heart of patient safety and quality care.

The Platinum Awards sets the standard for recognizing professionals and organizations who demonstrate success in the overarching healthcare continuum.

Your window into the professional experiences and opportunities of MSPs across the care continuum, career ladder, and compensation spectrum

The modern MSP’s influence spans more functions, facilities, and settings than ever before. Get unparalleled insight into the fast-moving field with the 2017 MSP Salary Survey Report.