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Conquering The Provider Enrollment Process

MedTrainer

Built-in Automation Keep the enrollment process moving forward with automated reminders for providers to send documents, notification of recredentialing deadlines, and license expiration. Choose software with dynamic graphs that show application age, average time to complete applications, and number of closed applications per credentialer.

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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. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed.

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UnitedHealthcare Provider Enrollment: What To Expect

MedTrainer

Here are the key steps: Gather Training and Education Gather Licensing and Certification Gather Work History Details Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Following Application Submission Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes

Verisys

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed.

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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

By outsourcing medical credentialing, hospitals can significantly reduce their costs. According to recent surveys of major metropolitan hospitals , departments that typically share the responsibility for credentialing include: The Compliance Office. Ensures proper credentialing and privileging of the licensed medical staff.

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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. Hospitals or health systems may not allocate adequate resources or staff to complete the medical credentialing process. This creates the potential for adverse patient outcomes, leading 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. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. Mistake No. 4: Not updating and verifying information.