Burnout in healthcare continues to be a prominent story in healthcare. Unfortunately, it is not just a catchy headline. Twenty-five percent of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers are considering switching careers, according to one recent survey conducted by Bain & Company. Of those considering leaving healthcare, 89% cited burnout as the main reason. The following resource is intended to help your organization be on the lookout for signs of burnout and offer ways to help combat it. 

Board certification is a voluntary achievement by a practitioner to further demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills in a particular specialty. Although it is not required by any accrediting or regulatory body, many health plans do require as part of their credentialing criteria either board certification or obtainment of board certification within a specific time frame after completing training or being approved for participation.

As reported last month in MSB, NCQA launched its Health Equity Accreditation programs to provide organizations with frameworks of actionable steps to overcome disparities in care and health outcomes. Organizations seeking these accreditations must demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving and prioritizing health equity for the communities they serve. 

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

• Judge orders anesthesiologist to remain in custody
• Unlicensed medical assistant convicted of fraud
• Ophthalmologist with suspended license faces assault charges
• Physician put on probation for improperly accessing patient records
• Model legislation for PA licensure compact finalized