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The Importance of Primary Source Verification for Practitioner Credentials

Verisys

For the medical staff services team at a hospital to properly verify a healthcare practitioner’s credentials, dozens of primary sources must be contacted directly, and those primary source organizations must then verify the credentials of the practitioner in question. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage.

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Privileges and Credentialing Aren’t the Same

MedTrainer

Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority. Courtesy: This is when a hospital occasionally allows a provider to admit and treat a patient. However, not all providers need hospital privileges.

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What is Provider Credentialing in Healthcare?

Medisys Compliance

These terminologies are briefly discussed below for better understanding: Provider enrollment: This refers to the process of enrolling a healthcare provider with an insurance plan or government program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. By meeting these requirements, providers can expand their patient base and increase revenue.

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

OIG Inspections in Healthcare The OIG focuses its resources on oversight of Medicare and Medicaid — programs that represent a large portion of the federal budget. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers. What Is the Scope of an OIG Inspection?

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The Importance of Primary Source Verification for Practitioner Credentials

Verisys

For the medical staff services team at a hospital to properly verify a healthcare practitioner’s credentials, dozens of primary sources must be contacted directly, and those primary source organizations must then verify the credentials of the practitioner in question. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. For over a century, OHA has been dedicated to assisting member hospitals in addressing community health needs.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. Telehealth reduces the cost of healthcare and increases efficiency with better management of chronic diseases, shared health professional staffing, reduced travel times, and fewer or shorter hospital stays.