Published 1/16/18

For MSPs looking to create a more robust and streamlined onboarding process, an understanding of what is involved in onboarding is the first step. And the process probably involves more pieces than MSPs realize.

 For example, Amy Niehaus, CPMSM, CPCS, MBA, independent consultant, worked with one organization that has 50 elements in its onboarding process.   

Published 1/15/18

In this month’s column, we shall explore the role of the healthcare organization in burnout prevention and remediation. A starting point is to look at the culture of the medical staff. Every medical staff organization has a defining “culture”; its repository of beliefs, values, and behaviors. You ignore this culture at your own peril.

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, please help us with the following.

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.

Dear CRC attendee,

Make sure your voice is heard during the 2018 CRC Symposium Experience by participating in one of the following:

1. Submit your questions ahead of time. During the session, Bring Your Most Challenging Credentialing and Privileging Problems, speakers Sally Pelletier and Carol Cairns will answer your toughest credentialing and privileging questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time to make sure they are answered during the session. Please submit your questions or topics to discuss to editor Karen Kondilis, kkondilis@hcpro.com.

2. Participate in a focus group. HCPro will conduct a focus group during breakfast on Day 1 and Day 2 of the conference, from 7:15-8 a.m. This state of the credentialing/medical staff industry focus group is open to all attendees, no matter your title or experience level. Participants will receive a 50% discount code to use for the 2019 CRC Symposium. Space is limited and the focus groups will be limited to the first 10 participants. To particiapte, email kkondilis@hcpro.com.

3. Attend our networking reception. Credentialing Resource Center and National Provider Enrollment will hold a joint networking reception on Day 1, from 5-6:30 p.m. Come network with colleagues, visit our exhibitors, and enjoy a drink with HCPro! This is open to all attendees—you do not need to register.