The operational process of credentialing a practitioner to participate in a health plan’s network has
some similarities to a hospital’s credentialing processes; however, there are also important distinctions.
The following table highlights some of the key differences between health...
Through University Hospital's medical staff services and credentialing career ladder, an entry-level hire begins as either a credentialing assistant or credentialing quality control specialist and can work his or her way up the departmental rungs as a medical staff services and credentialing...
Medical staff credentialing and peer review requires a hospital to collect data on practitioners that is significant and sensitive. It is important that the hospital use such information only for the purposes for which it was collected. A hospital should take all reasonable measures to protect...
This form is easy to follow and has the required questions. Consider pairing it with a policy and procedure to guide its use and including a section to denote confirmation of the hospital’s assessment/ability to perform a new procedure or treatment, the need for new equipment, etc.
Intuition can be the product of personal or professional experience and should not be swept under the rug. In most cases, an MSL can acquire the necessary details to assuage any remaining doubts and make an informed decision. The CVO should identify any unusual findings that require further...
