Avoiding Common Mistakes during Physician Credentialing www.iPatientCare.com
Mistakes during the physician credentialing process can put you under serious consequences, such as 01
Financial losses
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Delays in claim reimbursements
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Fines or penalties
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Exclusion from federally funded programs
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Harm to patients & even more
Therefore, understanding the depth of the credentialing process and avoiding common mistakes is vital knowledge.
What is Physician credentialing ? It is the process that validates physicians for delivering clinical care.
What goes under verification? Education License to practice Experience of various organizations Certifications Affiliations Medical Training, etc.
What are some common physician credentialing mistakes made by physicians?
Applying to the wrong organization
Submitting outdated or expired credentials
Incomplete applications
Lack of communicat ion
Treating Patients before Credentialing
Not completing re-credentialing or revalidation
What are the common physician credentialing mistakes made by healthcare organizations?
Not conducting primary source verification
Relying on paper credentialing
Not having a system in place
Not performing regular audits
Physician credentialing is an important process for both the physician and the healthcare organization, therefore it should not be taken lightly.
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