Negligent Credentialing: Strategies for Reducing Hospital Risk With negligent credentialing claims on the rise, the pressure on MSPs and medical staff leaders to reduce legal vulnerabilities in their vetting and governance processes is higher than ever. Negligent Credentialing: Strategies for Reducing Hospital Risk provides the context and strategy necessary to tamp down risk and take appropriate action when good faith efforts fail to prevent litigation. Drawing on his extensive medicolegal background, author Todd Sagin, MD, JD, offers practical guidance, accessible case summaries, and customizable tools for understanding key negligent credentialing concepts, avoiding top pitfalls, and contesting allegations. This book will help you: Understand why today’s healthcare climate is conducive to negligent credentialing suits Spot red flags in contemporary credentialing and privileging practices Fortify vetting processes with negligent credentialing–focused policies and procedures Prepare a swift and effective response should a negligent credentialing charge arise |