Download or read book The Medical Executive Committee Handbook written by Mary J. Hoppa and published by Opus Communications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook will help physician leaders understand the role of the medical executive committee (MEC) in quality improvement, peer review, and credentialing and privileging. It provides information on the latest standards from The Joint Commission and serves as a guide for navigating the relationship between MEC members and the governing board and medical staff. Emphasis is on a physician performance improvement approach, with chapters on the MEC's role in appointing excellent physicians and measuring and managing performance. There is also material on governance, administration, communication, and leadership. Quizzes, checklists, and sample forms are included. Hoppa is a family physician and physician consultant. There is no subject index.