The Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist Passbook(R) prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam.

The Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist Passbook(R) prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam.

Physician Credentialing: A Guide for Physician Office Staff Veronica L. Rosas, CPCS Credentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consuming process that can seem daunting to even the most seasoned professional. Between managing the credentialing of new physicians to the mandatory recredentialing that must be undertaken every few years, it is imperative that practice-based credentialing coordinators are on top of their game. Covering the credentialing process for both hospitals and managed care organizations, Physician Credentialing: A Guide for Physician Office Staff is a must-have, practical, and easy-to-read guide for credentialing coordinators and office managers, whether they are brand-new or experienced. The book walks readers through the required forms, provides suggested timelines, details documentation requirements, and offers tips for multitasking and organizational strategies to maximize efficiency. There is even helpful professional guidance, including information on certification, networking, and education. This resource will help you do the following: Utilize your time efficiently by knowing all the steps in the credentialing process Stay on top of credentialing in the physician practice Plan ahead to manage credentialing for new physicians while maintaining credentials for current providers Table of Contents Preface Part 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to Credentialing Chapter 2: The Credentialing Application Chapter 3: The Managed Care Credentialing Process Chapter 4: The Hospital Credentialing Process Part 2: Introduction Chapter 5: Credentialing the New Provider Chapter 6: Recredentialing and Reappointment Chapter 7: Managed Care Organization Contracts Chapter 8: Multitasking Chapter 9: Not All Healthcare Organizations Are the Same Chapter 10: On Your Own but Not Alone: Networking, Education, and Certification Conclusion Appendixes Appendix A: Contracting Checklist Appendix B: Acronym List Who should read this book? Credentialing coordinator Credentialing professionals Physician practice manager Physician office manager Physician practice administrator Practice manager Office manager Practice administrator Business manager

The Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist Passbook(R) prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam.

The Clinician's Quick Guide to Credentialing and Privileging (Packs of 5) Kathy Matzka, CPMSM, CPCS Clinicians are often unaware of the detailed steps of the credentialing process and are too embarrassed to ask. Now they have a go-to guide for credentialing, privileging, applying for medical licensure, verifications, and other sometimes-confusing topics. This handbook is a quick reference guide for residents, new practitioners, and even seasoned physicians as they go through the credentialing/appointment process with hospitals and health plans. For each topic covered, the guide provides brief, easy-to-understand information to help clinicians understand the process and what is required before applying for a new clinical position. This book will help you: Prepare for applying to a clinical position in a hospital or health plan Understand the typical timeline and process of credentialing Know what documents to retain to simplify the application process Prepare for your duties as a medical staff member Complete the medical licensure, DEA registration, and Medicare enrollment processes Who will benefit: Residency coordinators, administrators, managers, directors Medical staff professionals, coordinators GME directors Credentialing specialists Provider enrollment specialists Medical staff services managers/supervisors Directors of credentials verification organizations