Also, get the lowdown on locum tenens.
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Free Resource | Sample policy language for aging practitioners | Today, to help medical staff leaders and committees manage the challenges that sometimes emerge as practitioners age, many organizations have developed policies and procedures that include methods for proactively answering questions of competency for late-practice physicians. These policies must take into account federal law, which prohibits discrimination against a person solely on the basis of age. Violation of this principle could lead to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and unwanted legal proceedings. |
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New Content: Members Only | The lowdown on locum tenens | Published 6/6/18 In recent years, the demand for locum tenens physicians has risen dramatically across the country, largely as the result of increased patient volume. Contributing to this increase is the aging baby boomer population and a drop in uninsured under the Affordable Care Act. |
Be diligent when credentialing and privileging telemedicine providers | Published 6/4/18 Aging populations, increasing healthcare costs, and continuously advancing technology have made telemedicine the fastest-growing area within the healthcare industry. With more hospitals and other healthcare organizations using this tool to deliver services to their patients, MSPs must make sure telemedicine providers are thoroughly evaluated and vetted. |
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