“The companion piece to credentialing is “privileging”, which is the process of authorizing a licensed or certified medical service provider’s specific scope of patient care services. Privileging is ...

Patent earned for leading privilege solution while Network by HealthStream™ for health plans and expanded capabilities in the hStream platform are introduced NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS ...

It is still best practice to have one single, unified process to handle all employed physicians. A version of this article was first published December 9, 2020, by HCPro's Credentialing Resource ...

Credentialing and privileging are the fundamental building blocks of quality. While the vast majority of hospitals have been vigilant on these issues, some situations continue to be troublesome.

The Joint Commission launched a new tool with physician credentialing and privileging tips. Here are five tips from the report to keep credentialing compliant and prepare for accreditation surveys: 1.

Accreditation is essential for ambulatory surgery centers to maintain a high standard of care and an excellent reputation. While most centers achieve accreditation, there are areas that surveyors ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QGenda, the leading innovator in provider operations and healthcare workforce management, announced the launch of QGenda Credentialing. By automating provider credentialing, ...

U.S. healthcare systems are entering a new phase of financial constraint. Margin pressure driven by federal policy changes, increased labor costs, and shifting reimbursement models is pushing leaders ...

Most states have fairly strong protections, but a handful of states are exceptions to this rule. A version of this article was first published December 7, 2020, by HCPro's Credentialing Resource ...