As healthcare becomes integrated through M&A, one of the most difficult challenges for a system or network to achieve is an effective system-wide criteria based privileging methodology.
As we prepare for a changed future, health systems must make it easier for medical staff to effectively deliver care across the system, without unnecessary barriers, bureaucracy or costs.
In the event of an incident causing a large influx of inpatients into a healthcare organization, contingency actions outlining alternatives to usual staffing plans should be developed.
Industry consolidation, regulatory challenges, new payment models, a jump in physician employment—how well is your Medical Staff Services Department (MSSD) managing change?
