5 Important Steps to Simplify Credentialing

We already know that you are an expert in your field providing the best patient care; so we don't want you to have to try and wear the credentialing hat on top of that.  You can however, be prepared and have a game-plan!

• Identify your priorities - are you joining an existing practice with established contracts or do you need a brand new group contract as well? Rather than try to be in-network with every payor possible - Instead prioritize the top payors in your area that the majority of your patients would present with. Once you are in-network, the fun doesn't end there!
• Consolidate your credentialing data, think of creating a secure and accessible folder with your licensure, professional liability, hospital appointment letters, CME/training certs. and demographic details stored for ease of responding to requests for information
• Utilize a team with expertise with credentialing that will partner with you for the entire enrollment process and re-strategize with you for future enrollment goals to grow with your practice.
• Coordinate with your scheduling staff - credentialing information and status updates will be vital to your operations team when it comes time to schedule you with patients
• Plan ahead - Track your license expiration dates, re-credentialing dates and CME totals in order to keep a watchful eye on upcoming re-credentialing dates and plan for completion of any required CME or attestations.

The most simple advice we can give, is work with a trusted team to manage these elements in order to free up your time and reduce the administrative burden of tracking or researching all on your own.  Hop over to our services page to learn more!