An efficient credentialing program ensures compliance, reduces risks, and enhances organizational credibility.

Credentialing is the first line of patient defense in all healthcare organizations.

The credentialing profession is about consistency. Regulatory and accrediting agencies mandate a set of criteria; all we have to do is...

A credentialing checklist sounds simple enough, too. Yet, what's being documented is more complex.

Yesenia Servin, our guest and subject matter expert this week, is sharing vital information on how to manage Medicare Enrollment.

I am so excited that I will be releasing the first episode of my podcast, Under the microSCOPE, this week.

Need help finding experienced credentialers? It does appear to be a shortage. But, first of all, has anyone ever heard of this career...

Learn why delegation arrangements are critical to both sides of the healthcare table whether you are the insurer or the provider.

Have you ever participated in a pie-eating contest? If you have, you know the goal is to eat the whole pie as quickly as possible. Most...

Confused? Yesterday, I met with some dear friends over a great lunch. We hadn’t connected in a long time, primarily because of the...

Are you new to credentialing? It happens. Most of the individuals I know in this field fell into it. It’s not a well-known profession, so...

Photo: Spending an Afternoon with Friends Sharing and Exchanging Ideas. Dilsa Bailey, Forrest Tuff, and Alicia Butler Pierre Networking...

There is more to credentialing than collecting and verifying applications. Here is quick guide explaining its impact in healthcare settings.

I’ll be honest. When I first started in the medical services profession, it was a job. I must admit it was a fascinating job. However, my...

Happy Medical Staff Services Awareness Week to my fellow medical services professional whether you work in a hospital setting, managed...

I am just getting back from the 42nd Educational NAMSS Conference and Exhibition with a lot to consider. You see it’s hard to walk away...

I have the pleasure of reading a book before its upcoming release called Façade by a friend of mine, Alicia Butler Pierre. Her book...

I don’t know about other professions, but in the medical services profession, we are always under some form of stress, especially during...

Here's a recent email I received from ICE. Thought it might interest you! About a month ago, the Louisiana House of Delegates passed...

What is credentialing? In the healthcare industry, hospitals, managed care organizations, medical schools, and large group practices are...