Medical staff bylaws should address how to manage conflicts of interest once disclosed or otherwise determined—a critical, but often overlooked, step in ensuring a fair, consistent application of the defined protocol.

 Published 8/9/17

The Joint Commission’s new survey scoring system features clear visuals, emphasizes patient safety, and engages hospital leaders, according to compliance experts. But inconsistent surveyor application is one early glitch in the matrix.

 Published 8/9/17

We reached out to compliance professionals who have undergone the SAFER matrix process at their facilities to share their thoughts on the experience. Here's what they had to say.

 Published 8/7/17

If you believe half of what you read, just north of 50% of physicians nationwide, on average, are suffering from burnout. When they hear this, many medical staff leaders react by saying there is probably some burnout in their facilities, but it is not that high. Others react by saying that burnout is an awful term that has become hackneyed and overused. Some go so far as to say it does not exist, claiming physicians just need to suck it up and soldier on.

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