With the demand for advanced practice providers (APP) continuing to grow, their compensation continues to increase year-over-year, according to a survey conducted by consulting firm SullivanCotter.

We are currently seeking industry experts to speak at our upcoming conference, the 2023 National Provider Enrollment Forum! The Forum will take place August 7-8, 2023, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center. This two-day, can’t-miss event will deliver fresh and valuable content for nearly every title and function in the provider enrollment industry. To apply, click here and fill out the application by Friday, January 13, 2023. Click here for more details. Please contact Son Hoang at shoang@hcpro.com with any questions.

A common lament heard from medical staffs across the country is that 80% of the medical staff’s work is done by 20% (or these days even less) of the physicians. It probably has always been that way, but the problem has been accentuated in recent years. The regulatory, accreditation, and financial demands on hospitals have exponentially increased. In many cases, these are challeng­es that require active and ongoing input from physicians. But precisely at the time that hospitals need engaged medical staff leaders, interest in undertaking these endeavors by physicians is rapidly waning.

The Joint Commission’s time frame for evaluating licensed practitioners’ ability to provide care, treatment, and services has been updated from two years to three years.

The new time frame is intended to better align with the standard practice of evaluating licensed practitioners every three years. The new requirement is effective immediately, and exceptions will be made if laws and regulations require a shorter period.

The new year brings new opportunities and a clean slate. In the world of medical staff services, turning the calendar to a new year simply means continuing to improve processes, communication with physicians, and regulatory compliance—all in the name of patient safety.