As physician shortages accelerate, healthcare institutions should expect to see a rise in the volume of requests for and from advanced practice professionals (APP). Today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry demands that we extend our reach beyond the well-established APP groups— advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and psychologists—to pharmacists, anesthesiologist assistants, radiology assistants, and others who have not traditionally practiced in a healthcare facility.

Although the majority of patients reported being satisfied with their primary care physicians, according to a survey commissioned by the Physician Foundation, many also reported not having enough time with their physicians.

The verification process for advanced practice professionals (APP) mimics the process for members of the medical staff in principle and within the designated time frames. Upon receipt of an application from an APP, there are several steps the medical staff office must take. Download these sample instructions for receipt of APP application from The Medical Staff Office Manual: Tools and Techniques for Success.

How do you start an interdisciplinary advanced practice professionals (APP) committee in the hospital setting?

Published 10/12/17

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Published 10/11/17

Ten years ago, The Joint Commission introduced its OPPE and OPPE standards. Since then, organizations have worked to develop meaningful and practical processes for professional practice evaluations.

Published 10/9/17

Physician employment has always required finely tuned coordination between the human resource department, the appropriate clinical department, and the credentialing function (i.e., MSPs).

The deadline to enter the 2018 Credentialing Resource Center (CRC) Contests is next Monday, October 16, 2017. The 2018 CRC Symposium Case Study Competition and the 2018 CRC Achievement Awards are two application-based contests that showcase excellence in the medical staff services and leadership fields.

For complete details and to enter the contests through our simple online process, visit https://credentialingresourcecenter.com/symposium/contests

Here's why industry leaders say you should enter today:

• The application process is short and sweet: Entering either contest requires completion of a single form online.
• Winners receive complimentary entry to and recognition at a highly anticipated industry event: Winners receive free admission to the 2018 CRC Symposium. The event, which will be held February 5–6 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides MSPs, medical staff leaders, and quality directors with two days’ worth of expert insight and actionable strategies for developing and sustaining effective credentialing, privileging, competence assessment, and medical staff governance processes amid constant changes to healthcare service delivery and reimbursement. Winners will be honored during a special ceremony (Achievement Awards) and with the opportunity to lead a training session (Case Study Competition).
• Entry supports career advancement and improved professional standing: "In my opinion, there is no greater professional reward than to be respected by one’s peer group," says Carol Cairns, CPMSM, CPCS, veteran CRC Symposium faculty member. Cairns considers the 2018 CRC Contests a unique opportunity "to honor the hardworking MSPs and medical staff leaders in our industry and to raise the profile of our profession through participation in a national recognition program." Plus, this prestigious recognition looks great on a résumé.
• Self-nominations are not only welcomed, but encouraged! "This is not a time to be shy!" says Cairns. Participants can submit up to one Achievement Award nomination per category (CRC Medical Staff Professional of the Year, CRC Medical Staff Leader of the Year, and CRC Excellence in Medical Staff Collaboration Award).

Join us in Las Vegas, February 5-6, for the 2018 Credentialing Resource Center Symposium.

Don't miss out on dynamic training, first-class faculty, and unmatched networking at the leading professional event for MSPs, medical staff leaders, and quality directors.

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Attention all Credentialing Resource Center members:

Last October, CRC debuted a sleek new website, an assortment of upgraded and expanded benefits, and a weekly delivery model for analysis articles and other exclusive member resources. As we approach the one-year anniversary of our makeover, we want to know how the new and improved CRC is treating you and what we can do to make your experience even better.

Please take a few moments to complete our 2017 CRC Membership Feedback Survey.

As a thank you for sharing your valuable input, all respondents will receive a $40 digital gift card to use toward an HCPro medical staff book or webinar of their choice. Plus, one lucky survey taker will be chosen at random to receive a six-month upgrade to a Platinum Plus membership (or a six-month extension to his or her existing top-tier membership).

Only current Basic, Platinum, and Platinum Plus members of the Credentialing Resource Center are eligible to take this survey. Please log in to the CRC site with your membership credentials to view this full post and access the survey link.

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