Move to cut credentialing chaos

Article Abstract:

Physicians and group practices are complaining about the massive amount of paperwork needed to satisfy the demands of a variety of hospitals, managed care networks, health maintenance organizations and other groups. Often, physicians have to fill out long application forms for each group verifying the physicians' credentials. The California Medical Assn in cooperation with provider groups have developed a standardized form for physician credentials, which should help reduce paperwork and improve efficiency.

Licensing, certification and accreditation, Certification

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Doctors balk at outsider oversight, urge AMA to seek role

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The American Medical Assn's annual meeting made apparent the physicians' disagreements with National Committee for Quality Assurance methods. The committee requires office inspections and the physicians who attended the association's annual meeting want the association to become more involved in the evaluation of doctors. Peer review organizations have become more acceptable because of their new educational techniques.

Evaluation, Medical professions, Quality management, Professional standards review organizations (Medicine)

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Internal overhaul should put AMA in black by year end

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn is expected to be show a profit in 1995, after losses from 1992-4. Internal restructuring, with the assistance of the consulting firm of Deloitte and Touche, has resulted in savings of $9 million in 1995. The dues increased by $20 per person in 1994 and that change increased revenue by $3 million. The consulting fee of Deloitte and Touche will decrease the revenues for 1995.

Management consulting services, Professional Organizations, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, Medical Associations, Services, Business consultants, Management consultants, Consulting services, Medical societies, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.

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