We’re Changing the Course & Culture of Peer Review
Say the words "peer review" to a physician, hospital
administrator or other hospital leader and you're bound to provoke any number
of anguished reactions. When it comes to
the state of peer review in general, there is, unfortunately, no shortage of
pitfalls and mistakes. And nearly
everyone we know in healthcare agrees that this essential area of medical
quality control represents a political, professional and organizational
minefield.
It's a real paradox. Especially in a
profession where compliance and regulatory requirements collide with the
humanity of practicing medicine. Contrary to widespread practice, we
believe it's absolutely critical that any decision about peer review be made
with the utmost care, objectivity, sensitivity, timeliness and integrity. Yet that is too often not the case. Why? Because
over the years, peer review has been handled with inadequate thought, planning,
professionalism or care.
The result? Honoring perhaps the
letter but not the spirit of peer review in a way that threatens quality
relationships, fails to improve the quality of patient care, and satisfies none
of the parties involved leaving medical staff leadership with dubious defenses
in the event of legal action or challenge.
Until now, no one has assumed the mantle in a cause that is in dire need of a
champion. But at MDReview, we're helping
change that dynamic one excellent peer review at a time. Because peer review is all we do. We
have been in your shoes. We deeply understand all the attendant issues
and we recognize the serious consequences that poor peer review presents to all
parties.
As you read on, you'll see how our external peer review philosophy and process
can help your hospital meet its medical peer review needs without the hassle
and headaches.
And, along the way, you may just find your faith renewed in the promise of what
peer review was always meant to achieve.
"I have used other companies and have not been impressed. In one case it was over two years to get a report, and then it was unreadable. T...
- Leota Rolls - Click Here to Read
Vice President, Mary Lanning Medical Center, Hastings, Nebraska