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Explore how to navigate regulatory surveys and how effective OPPE and FPPE processes can enhance your organization's survey readiness.

This presentation will explore the intricate dynamics between the Organized Medical Staff and the Hospital Board.

LIVONIA, Michigan – October 2, 2024 - The Hardenbergh Group, the leading provider of interim staffing of Medical Services Professionals (“MSPs”), Credentials Verification Organization (“CVO”) services, external physician peer review, consulting and physician leadership today announced that it has acquired National Credentialing Solutions (“nCred”), a technology-enabled payer enrollment service.

Trial Court Judge Rejects Plaintiff's "Sole Purpose" and "Ordinary Course of Business" Arguments in Upholding Hospital's Assertion that Safety Occurrence Report Was Privileged Under the Patient Safety Act

Healthcare providers often lack comprehensive understanding of the regulatory processes and expectations of their respective state medical boards. This gap in knowledge can lead to inadvertent non-compliance, disciplinary actions, and suboptimal patient care. Additionally, many healthcare professionals are unaware of recent changes in regulations and the implications these have on their practice. This webinar aims to fill this gap by providing an in-depth overview of state medical board functions, common compliance issues, and recent regulatory updates, equipping providers with the necessary knowledge to maintain adherence to state laws and enhance their practice’s integrity and safety.

As a follow-up to our webinar, Laurel McCourt, MD, former Joint Commission Surveyor, and Sara Cameron, CPMSM, CPCS, Senior Director, Professional Services, Hardenbergh Group, answer your questions about how to successfully prepare for an upcoming survey.

As a follow-up to our webinar, Donald Lefkowits, MD, FACEP, Executive Director, and Brock Bordelon, MD, FACS, Medical Director, at Hardenbergh Group answer your questions about state medical boards.

Two powerful days to impact an organization's future.

Understanding of the state medical board’s operations, expectations and requirements are crucial for the effective management and governance of medical staff services and medical staff practices

To understand why MSPs are referred to as the "Guardians of Patient Safety," read the unbelievable true story of serial-killer Michael Swango. Despite early warning signs, and repeated patterns of death, Swango managed to gain access to, and harm vulnerable patients. Read more about how healthcare credentialing evolved, and the passing of important legislation as a result of this case. and the crimes committed.

We recently sat down with our client, a 25-bed critical access hospital and asked why they use external peer review and how review findings bring value to their medical staff. Read more about what they had to say.

As a follow-up to our webinar, Brock Bordelon, MD, Medical Director at Hardenbergh, answers your questions about how to better identify, support and rehabilitate medical staff members struggling with troublesome behavior. Read more about how to effectively manage behavior that crosses the line.