News roundup March 22-26

Perfect for those new to the field or with years of experience, the NPE & CRC Virtual Experience is a four-day event that brings together the best of two favorite events: The National Provider Enrollment Forum and the Credentialing Resource Center Symposium. This April, join us as we dive into the complex processes involved in credentialing, privileging, peer review, and enrollment, and receive expert guidance and best practices to ensure your practitioners are properly vetted and reimbursed for their services. In addition, network with your peers across the country—all from the comfort and safety of your home or workplace! Right now, CRC members recieve an exclusive discount, so don't wait to register! Click here to save your spot!

The one-of-a-kind virtual event includes sessions on the following topics:

...and so much more!

Committees such as medical executive, credentials, and peer review have traditionally been composed of physician members and administrative representatives. However, your facility may choose to extend committee membership to non-physician practitioners. The following are some questions that should factor into this decision.

About 70% of physicians in a 400-person survey from Jackson Physician Search reported being actively disengaged from their employers. The survey took place between October and November 2020. Fifty four percent of physicians in the survey noted they are planning to make an employment change, with 50% of those planning to make an employment change planning to leave their current employer for another. Thirty six percent of those planning for an employment change noted considering early retirement or all together leaving the practice of medicine.

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

When confronted with concerns about their problematic behavior, many physicians are sur­prised to hear that their conduct is not acceptable. In some cases, they have been engaged in the behavior for many years and have only rarely, if ever, been confronted by anyone pointing out its inappropriateness. In part, these physicians have been disruptive in their conduct because no one ever told them it was wrong and had to stop.