Download or read book Physician Credentialing and Peer Review Answer Book written by Patricia A. Younger and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the answers to questions most often asked by hospitals regarding the mechanics of the Credentialing process, such as involvement of the medical staff, board of trustees, and administrative personnel. It also guides the decision maker regarding the subjective judgment calls required during the process, such as whether to hire a practitioner who has a disciplinary history, what privileges to grant during the provisional period, and how to conduct the reappointment process. Includes state-by-state breakdown of laws applicable to discoverability and admissibility of medical staff committee records. Lists 350 questions, categorized by topic, with answers immediately following. Appendix lists each statute and regulation.