The following is a generalized overview of the credentialing process:

• Complete all initial and re-credentialing applications;
• Mail or electronically submit applications with tracking number to third party payers;
• Follow-up with payer to ensure receipt of application;
• Maintain consistent communication through the credentialing process with payers;
• Report to clients for each entity at client-determined intervals; and
• Communicate the confirmation of participation/privileges to clients.

By outsourcing your credentialing process, you will free up your staff from using a large amount of time filling out unmanageable credentialing or re-credentialing applications. We will make sure you will never miss another filing or recredentialing deadline.

Health Plan Credentialing Process – An Overview:

• Step 1 Compile documentation and information from provider
• Step 2 Submit physician application and documentation to health plan
• Step 3  Health plan conducts primary source verification
  • All licenses (state, DEA, CDS)
  • Education, training (internship, residency, fellowship)
  • Hospital staff privileges (current and previous)
  • Malpractice insurance coverage (for at least 5 years)
  • Claim(s) history (for at least 10 years)
  • Work history (since finishing training)
  • Any sanctions with Medicare or MediCaid
• Step 4  Health plan’s credentials committee reviews and approves
• Step 5  If required, health plan conducts site visit to facility(s)
• Step 6 Health plan adds provider locations(s) and tax ID numbers to its system
• Step 7 Provider joins health plan network