News roundup January 11-15

Join us April 19-22 for the NPE and CRC Virtual Experience: A Provider Enrollment, Credentialing, and Privileging Online Conference. This new event combines the best of two events you've come to know and love over the years: The Credentialing Resource Center Symposium and the National Provider Enrollment Forum. Perfect for those new to the field or with years of experience, this four-day event delves into the complex processes involved in credentialing, privileging, peer review, and enrollment. Receive expert guidance and best practices to ensure your practitioners are properly vetted and reimbursed for their services. In addition, network with your peers across the country—all from the comfort and safety of your home or workplace!

Dealing with a disruptive physician is difficult enough when you have time to plan for an intervention and have others to help you. But, what can you do when you are confronted by a disruptive physician during a committee meeting?

A mindfulness program for healthcare workers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has decreased burnout and significantly increased resilience and work engagement, a recent research article found.

Fitness, nutrition, sleep, and health. These important topics are often what drove many physicians to the field of medicine in the first place. Yet, ironically, it is difficult for physicians to nurture their own physical wellness on the path to becoming healers themselves. In this article, we will explore the importance of this domain and suggest ways to address barriers and encourage physical wellness within your medical staff. The strategies suggested are by no means strict guidelines, but they should serve as inspiration to create something that works for your physicians.

Fitness, nutrition, sleep, and health. These important topics are often what drove many physicians to the field of medicine in the first place. Yet, ironically, it is difficult for physicians to nurture their own physical wellness on the path to becoming healers themselves. Use this sample physical health self-assessment to gauge where practitioners are at so that you can better assist them in maintaining their health. This tool is not all-inclusive, so use it as a starting point and adapt it as you see fit.

When the COVID-19 pandemic officially created a public health emergency earlier in the year, organizations across the country were forced to decide how their employees should continue to perform their duties. For some, the decision was easy: pack up the laptop and files and work from home indefinitely. For others, though, their jobs required them to be on-site in order to effectively carry out their responsibilities.