Bylaws should be carefully written to ensure that they can’t be changed casually, but also that amendments don’t face an unreasonable hurdle. This balancing act will be decided differently by various medical staffs. However the medical staff authorizes amendments to its bylaws, changes must be ultimately approved by the hospital governing body. This is a requirement established under the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP), which state that the bylaws must “be approved by the governing body

Telehealth and digital health advocates aren’t pleased with the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine after the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

The 2023 National Provider Enrollment Forum delivers two days of engaging education and training to provider enrollment professionals. Experienced veterans and top industry experts will be on hand to provide you best practices and tips. Whether you're a newly minted professional or an experienced enrollment specialist, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to get step-by-step training and answers to your most pressing enrollment questions! 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on many aspects of daily life, including where people live and work. A February 2023 United States Census Bureau report highlighted the ways in which remote work during the pandemic has shifted the daytime population of many cities, since many people are no longer commuting to a physical office. The report also highlighted the need for policymakers and business leaders to adapt to the changing landscape of remote work and shifting populations.

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is now allowing its accredited entities to reappoint practitioners every 36 months. Previously, ACHC required organizations to reappoint practitioners every 24 months.

In this webinar, longtime medical staff lawyer Elizabeth Snelson, Esq., discusses what the medical staff counsel is, why the medical staff needs legal counsel, and how to develop a successful relationship with them.