The goal of physician review is to evaluate the appropriateness of care, independent of patient outcome. Although reviewers often believe that outcome is of primary importance, it is well known that a patient can have an adverse outcome that is not due to physician care or have an acceptable outcome despite a significant lapse in care (e.g., a so-called “near miss”).

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

Looking to start your year earning continuing education credits? The 2019 CRC Symposium gives MSPs, physician leaders, and quality professionals the chance to earn CEUs in their field while networking with colleagues from around the nation. Held February 26-28 in Las Vegas, this three-day medical staff event offers the following continuing education opportunities:

• Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME): 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
• National Association Medical Staff Services: 16 continuing education units
• National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ): 18 CPHQ continuing education credits

The 2019 CRC Symposium, being held in Las Vegas February 26–28, features a combination of new and returning speakers, physicians, and medical staff professionals. These speakers are experts in credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, quality, physician leadership, and medical staff committee functions. Here, CRCJ introduces you to this year’s lineup of speakers with a taste of the kind of insights they will provide attendees.

Make sure your voice is heard during the 2019 CRC Symposium Experience by participating in one of the following:

1. Submit your questions ahead of time. During the opening session, our expert faculty 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. Attend our networking reception. On Day 1, from 5-6:00 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.