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8 Common Provider Credentialing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Verisys

An organization must verify all certifications and licenses for every provider who administers patient services. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed Courts have held hospitals liable when a physician falsifies credentials, and the hospital fails to do its due diligence in verifying them.

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How To Avoid Negligent Credentialing in ASCs

MedTrainer

Negligent credentialing occurs when healthcare facilities grant privileges to medical professionals to practice within their facility without first conducting due diligence in assessing their qualifications, competence, and ethical standing. What Is Negligent Credentialing? Financial Consequences. Long-Term Consequences.

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What Is the Credentialing Process?

MedTrainer

Primary source verification involves contacting original sources — such as educational institutions, licensing boards, and certification bodies — to confirm the authenticity and accuracy of the documents and qualifications provided by the provider. Primary Source Verification. Background Checks.

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8 Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes to Watch in 2024

HIT Consultant

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.

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Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

MedTrainer

Good credentialing management opens the door to a wide range of benefits at both the facility and organization levels: Compliance With Regulatory Standards. Credentialing management helps organizations maintain compliance with regulatory standards set by accrediting bodies, government agencies, and industry regulators.

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Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes

Verisys

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.

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Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes

Verisys

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.