Once your organization establishes the overall framework of its general policy on who will be allowed to provide allied health care and on the general allied health professional (AHP) credentialing requirements, specific policies may be developed for particular allied health disciplines. Since a broad-spectrum policy cannot outline the specifics for each allied health discipline, discipline-specific policies be developed.

Mistreatment of healthcare staff including workplace violence has become a pressing national issue. In March, American Hospital Association President and CEO Richard Pollack wrote a letter to Merrick Garland urging the U.S. attorney general to back legislation to protect healthcare workers from assault and intimidation. "For medical professionals, being assaulted or intimidated can no longer be tolerated as 'part of the job.' This unacceptable situation demands a federal response," Pollack wrote.

Perfect for those new to the field or with years of experience, the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium is a two-day event that brings together the best in credentialing, privileging, and peer review education. Join us June 28-29 as we dive into the complex processes involved in ensuring only competent providers are practicing at your organization, receiving expert guidance and best practices all from the comfort of your home. In addition, network with your peers across the country through our virtual platform! Right now, CRC members receive an exclusive discount, so don't wait to register! Click here to save your spot!

Ask any healthcare executive to name the biggest issue that will demand their attention in 2022, and the response will be staffing shortages and their impact on patient safety. Those focused on improving care quality might consider how key trends will play out and the impact of current industry challenges on their healthcare ecosystem.

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

• Woman impregnated by obstetrician awarded millions in damages
• Physician's license suspended over child abuse allegations
• Naturopathic physician pleads guilty to falsifying vaccination cards
• Surgeon surrenders license following sexual misconduct allegations
• Physician sentenced to prison for COVID-19 loan fraud

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything from our daily routines, our jobs, and the healthcare industry. But what sort of effects did it have on the peer review process? Credentialing Resource Center surveyed members to find out how their organizations dealt with peer review the past two years, and to see what changes, if any, they made. Join peer review expert and CRC board member Robert Marder, MD, as he reviews the survey results and provides his own hypotheses and advice for organizations looking to maintain their peer review processes during these trying times.