MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

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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Verisys

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Hospital credentialing, sometimes referred to as healthcare credentialing, is the process of verifying that a provider is qualified to provide medical services. Done properly, hospital credentialing also protects providers and hospitals. Done properly, hospital credentialing also protects providers and hospitals.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

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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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

Hospital credentialing, also referred to as healthcare or medical credentialing , is the crucial process for checking the background data and CV credentials of healthcare providers. In this blog, we will delve deep into the details of hospital credentialing steps, their importance, and the obstacles in undergoing this process.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. Physician credentialing is required not only for initial hiring but also for obtaining admitting privileges at hospitals or joining a medical practice.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

A holistic approach to exclusion monitoring and license verifications must include monitoring of disciplinary databases such as the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and contains medical malpractice payments and adverse action reports on healthcare professionals.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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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Verisys

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As a healthcare provider, whether a physician, nurse, or specialist, obtaining medical licenses and completing the credentialing process are essential. This includes verifying qualifications, submitting proof of malpractice insurance , and ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulatory compliance standards.

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MedTrainer

MAY 7, 2024

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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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

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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MedTrainer

MAY 30, 2024

Traditionally, credentialers call the appropriate entities to verify transcripts, licenses, etc. They also conduct background checks, which require calling law enforcement and other regulatory agencies for criminal records and malpractice history. Keeping the spreadsheet current requires continuous effort.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Matt Kinley

APRIL 11, 2018

A NEW MALPRACTICE ISSUE FOR HOSPITALS? Columbia University researchers found being in a bed previously used by a patient with an infection ups your own risk of infection by 583% (SEE ABSTRACT, HERE: [link] according to the current issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. By Matt Kinley, Esq. .

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Pandemic allowed those who were hesitant to try out telemedicine. Misdiagnoses. On-demand nursing.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Along with having necessary educational degrees and medical licenses, maintaining such credentials is also important and comes under credentialing. Generally, credentialing specialists verify the educational degrees, medical licenses, experience certificates, and training programs. What do we mean by maintaining credentials here?

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 15, 2024

By validating staff competence, it reduces the likelihood of malpractice claims and legal issues. It also involves checking for any disciplinary actions or malpractice history. Agencies like hospitals and health plans typically perform this verification. Hospitals and clinics typically handle this process internally.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 22, 2024

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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Verisys

JANUARY 11, 2022

These must include issuing state, license type, license number, status, and issue and expiration dates. Chronological, comprehensive list of all facilities where the provider has worked or had clinical privileges (academic appointments, hospitals, practice groups, surgery centers, etc.). Malpractice Insurance.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2024

Katie leverages her experience to provide robust legal representation and counsel to clients, including hospitals, health systems and other health care entities navigating complex litigation challenges. In this role, Katie investigated medical licensing matters and conducted trainings for medical agencies and organizations.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations. Mitigating the waste of federal funds reserved for healthcare, requires the implementation of incentives to hospitals for improved measures related to patient outcomes, patient experiences, and processes of care.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Typical organizations that may query the NPDB are: Hospitals Professional healthcare organizations or societies Boards of medical examiners State board of licensing Attorneys Drug Enforcement Agency Medical malpractice payers Most of these organizations must also report any adverse actions to the NPDB.

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MedTrainer

JULY 10, 2023

Credentialing organizations verify that healthcare providers hold valid and unrestricted licenses to practice medicine and any additional certifications relevant to their specialties. This involves checking for any disciplinary actions, malpractice claims, or adverse events related to the provider’s practice. Review and evaluation.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JANUARY 14, 2025

Malpractice Insurance: Address liability coverage. Credentialing Requirements: Does framing equal compliance with credentialing and licensing standards? Malpractice Claims: Lawsuit history or any kind of settlement. It usually ranges from 90 to 180 working days, depending on the internal work processes of the hospital.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) , founded in 1915 as the nation’s first state-level hospital association, stands as a unified voice for Ohio’s hospitals, utilizing data and expertise to lead health policy, quality improvement, and economic sustainability for its members.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

If you are a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical pharmacist, oral surgeon, ophthalmologist, or other licensed health professional with clinical privileges in a hospital, chances are that one day you will be subject to a peer review action or investigation. Indest III, J.D., Note: Add link.].

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

These processes verify that nurses possess valid, unrestricted licenses and necessary certifications to practice legally and safely. Thorough credentialing also helps mitigate legal and financial risks associated with employing unqualified or improperly licensed nurses. It’s reassuring, right?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 5, 2025

Imagine discovering your surgeon’s license expired six months ago, or learning that your hospital is losing millions in revenue because of inaccurate details that cause denied claims. Missing a single expired license or skipping one background check can lead to denied claims, legal liability, and damaged reputations.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

The specialist authenticates the provider’s education, work history, licenses, and other information during provider credentialing. Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority.

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MedTrainer

MAY 6, 2024

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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MedTrainer

JULY 22, 2024

This software is widely used by credentialing specialists in all healthcare settings, including hospitals, urgent care centers, FQHCs, and more, to ensure providers meet the requirements and standards for employment and practice. License expiration reminders for both providers and credentialers keep recredentialing on track.

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MedTrainer

JULY 10, 2023

Even after someone goes through all the schooling, passes their medical boards and obtains a license to practice, physician credentialing still stands between a provider and patients — no matter where they are in their career. Malpractice history. Hospital privileges. Hospital privileges. Board certification. References.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Instead of completing multiple, separate applications for each health plan or hospital, providers can fill out a single, unified application on the CAQH Provider Data Portal, which can then be accessed by multiple participating entities. Here are some of the benefits you’ll experience: First, having all confirmed data in one place.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JANUARY 16, 2025

Delay by educational institutions or licensing boards. Patient Safety and Credentialing Filtering out the unreliable suppliers of healthcare services decreases the chances of mistakes as well as increases public confidence in hospitals. Poor funding of credentialing program, so there is a long timeline for credentialing.

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