Do most hospitals query insurance carriers to obtain an applicant’s malpractice suit history even though this step is not required by The Joint Commission?

Published 1/24/18

The Kentucky Supreme Court (the “Court”) recently reversed a Court of Appeals ruling that would have allowed patients to sue hospitals for negligent credentialing of non-employee physicians who are given staff privileges. The Court’s decision strikes down negligent credentialing as a separate and new cause of action against hospitals in Kentucky.

Published 1/22/18

Privileges are the hospital organization’s way of identifying what a practitioner may do clinically at that institution. Obviously, it is important that the right privileges get matched with the right physician. This task sounds simple, but for many organizations, it is the toughest call of the entire credentialing process.

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If you have made the switch or plan on doing so in the near future, join us for our upcoming webinar, How to Succeed in a Paperless System. Our expert speakers will discuss the process of obtaining and applying the robust data needed so your paperless system boosts your departmental efficiency.

HCPro is conducting market research for a product we would like to launch this year and looking for some quick feedback from you. If you also are involved in any aspect of graduate medical education at your facility, we need your help.

Attending the 2018 CRC Sympoisum is sure to keep you busy, provide valuable education, and great networking opportunities, but make sure you leave some time to enjoy the Las Vegas area. When you first think of Las Vegas, you likely think of slot machines, shows, and parties. But a number of alternative activities in the area are real crowd pleasers too. Check out our list of local attractions.