CRICO Insights: May 2020

5 Questions Related to Coverage and Privileges During the COVID-19 Crisis

Answers to frequently asked questions by clinicians regarding their coverage at member hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

1.

Does CRICO require notification of new privileges extended to existing insured clinicians?

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What if a resident is rotating to another department or CRICO hospital? Is coverage affected?

3.

Overall, what COVID-19 generated activities or changes require CRICO notification?

4.

Is there a special premium assigned to physicians and other clinicians during this time?

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Will there be premium reductions for clinicians whose clinical practice has been decreased as a result of the crisis?

Visit the full FAQ page for the answers.


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