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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. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits. Thorough and ongoing physician screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims.

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Medicare Provider Enrollment Changes Effective January 1, 2024

Hall Render

On November 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published proposed changes to the Medicare provider enrollment requirements in the Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule (“Final Rule”).

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What Is Hospital Credentialing? Complete and The Best Guide in 2024

Physician Credentialing Company

The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other accrediting bodies have obliged healthcare organizations to comply with the regulatory policies. By doing so, hospitals ensure that their staff is highly skilled and equipped with enough knowledge to perform the medical techniques.

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Medical Credentialing Services in Oklahoma

MedTrainer

One of the newest changes that impacts medical credentialing services in Oklahoma is a major change to SoonerCare, the state’s Medicaid program. Ensuring the provider’s CAQH profile is up to date, and if the provider will also be enrolling in SoonerCare, Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, you’ll want to ensure the provider has a profile.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is responsible for administering the state’s Medicaid, a comprehensive healthcare program that provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families in Ohio. This department focuses on ensuring access to quality healthcare services while managing the state’s Medicaid budget and policies.

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Medicare Enrollment & Behavioral Health Credentialing

MedTrainer

Behavioral health credentialing exploded in 2023 and 2024 as providers could enroll in Medicare for the first time. This may include proof of licensure, certification, accreditation, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), and other supporting documentation.

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Understanding CPT code 90834- PCC Quick Guide

Physician Credentialing Company

Medicare and Medicaid may have different payment systems from those of the private health insurance plans. The lack of documentation may result in an audit, leading to claim denial and fines for noncompliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations. 2022: $112.29 2021: $103.28 2020: $94.55 The reimbursement rate had risen to 9.2%