Recorded Webinars
NCQA Credentialing Standards and Associated 2022 Updates
June 23, 2022
Presented by Amy Niehaus, MBA, CPMSM, CPCS, President and Consultant, AMN Consulting, LLC
Using leading practices and real-life applications in the workplace, attendees will learn key concepts applicable to NCQA standards, including policies and procedures, initial credentialing and recredentialing requirements, acceptable verification sources and timelines, ongoing monitoring, and delegation, as well as address new credentialing system control standards going into effect in July 2022.
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Medical Staff Bylaws Updates 2022
March 2022
Presented by Elizabeth Snelson, Esq., President, Legal Counsel to the Medical Staff, PLLC
The American Medical Association (AMA) Physicians’ Guide to Medical Staff Organization Bylaws has been updated again to address changes in the Joint Commission accreditation, legal developments and new AMA policy affecting hospital medical staffs.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The AMA Physicians' Guide to Medical Staff Organization Bylaws
- The most recent changes to the Guide
- Potential solutions for current problems experienced by physicians and medical staff organizations
Meeting and Exceeding Industry Credentialing Standards with the AMA Physician Profile
November 2021
Presented by Amy Niehaus, MBA, CPMSM, CPCS, President and Consultant, AMN Consulting, LLC
You have probably seen an AMA Physician Profile. But have you ever wondered how the information complies with industry credentialing standards, such as CMS, The Joint Commission, NCQA and AAAHC? In many areas, the Profile exceeds regulatory and accreditation requirements allowing your organization to enhance its credentialing process and further reduce risk to your patients.
During this session, attendees will learn the background behind the AMA Standards Table that guides the data published in the Physician Profile. In addition, key credentialing elements will be reviewed to demonstrate the level of compliance with CMS regulations and accreditation standards.
Courses
Available through the AMA Ed Hub
- Addressing Disruptive Physician Behavior
- Duties to Report Unprofessional Conduct: Physician Wellness and Professional Conduct
Documents
Preparation Guide for the Physician Credentialing Process (PDF)
How Credentialing Staff Can Better Prepare for Emergency Situations (PDF)
Infographics
COVID-19 Physician Mortality Report
U.S. Physicians and Students Workforce Statistics
Videos
Physician Credentialing Demystified