The Credentialing Handbook provides comprehensive, plain-English guida nce to understand and master the provider credentialing process in any health care setting. With sample forms, checklists, flowcharts, and c orrespondence, this practical guide walks you through every aspect of effective credentialing, appointment, and recredentialing. You'll lear n: key steps in the credentialing process; about express credentialin g models; how to credential allied health practitioners; typical time frames and tracking systems; pros and cons of delegating credentialin g, plus more.

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 Medical Credentialing Coordinator Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: medical terminology; office record keeping; preparing written material; understanding and interpreting written material; and more.

Residency coordinators juggle a multitude of tasks-supporting residents through a complex educational process, ensuring the program director has the tools and resources he or she needs, and monitoring the program's compliance with ACGME standards. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately, new coordinators are not often given the resources they need to effectively perform these tasks. They are left on their own to navigate complicated standards, overcome scheduling challenges, and master documentation requirements. Failure to quickly learn and carry out these duties puts the program's accreditation at risk. And because standards and expectations are constantly changing, even the most experienced coordinators often find themselves searching for practical, easy-to-understand resources to guide them through day-to-day activities. Book jacket.

Verify and Comply: A Quick Reference Guide to Credentialing Standards, Fifth Edition Carol S. Cairns, CPMSM, CPCS The Joint Commission... NCQA... CMS... DNV... HFAP... Searchable and side-by-side! Verify and Comply, Fifth Edition, is the much anticipated next edition of one of HCPro's most popular credentialing resources. Many satisfied customers have used this resource to study for their NAMSS certification exams and to keep up to date with accreditors' credentialing standards. This newly expanded guide addresses Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS standards in the book, as well as DNV and HFAP on the companion CD-ROM. That means five sets of accreditors' standards are side-by-side and searchable by topic on CD-ROM. Get the resource thousands of MSPs have come to rely on. It will help you: Easily access, navigate, and compare the requirements of all five organizations at a glance Eliminate wasted time searching through multiple resources to find what you need Stop struggling to interpret the standards on your own Understand the differences between the stages of the credentialing process--appointment, reappointment, and ongoing assessment Get answers to your credentialing questions quickly and easily Study for your CPCS and CPMSM certification exams No other resource for credentialing standards offers you this level of expertise and convenience. All five sets of standards side-by-side, organized by topic, on a searchable CD-ROM The Joint Commission NCQA CMS DNV HFAP Three sets of standards in print in the book (The Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS) Straightforward, complete summaries of standards Expert interpretation of the standards Distinct sections that clarify the differences between each stage of the credentialing process A tips section that allows for further analysis Special notations to readers who are studying for the CPMSM/CPCS exams Who will benefit? Credentialing specialist/analyst Medical staff services coordinator Director of medical staff services Credentialing coordinator Credentialing manager Medical staff professional Survey coordinator Earn continuing education credits! This program has been approved by the National Association Medical Staff Services for up to 3.0 continuing education unit(s). Accreditation of this educational program in no way implies endorsement or sponsorship by NAMSS. Navigate credentialing standards faster and easier. Order your copy today.