Insurers’ Closed Panel Providers: to Accept or Appeal?
When an insurance company cites a closed panel as the reason for denying a credentialing request, providers have two options: Accept the decision and file out-of-network claims (be a “non-par”…
Credentialing
Before Day 1: New Provider Onboarding Checklist
Early planning is one of the most effective ways to avoid credentialing delays, enrollment backlogs, and billing interruptions once a provider starts. Having required documentation ready early allows credentialing and…
Documentation Control: the Secret Weapon in Successful Provider Credentialing
A Business Associate Agreement is a legally required contract between a covered entity-your medical practice-and a business associate, a third party that handles PHI on your behalf. This agreement ensures…
Avoid Common Errors to Improve Clean Medicare Claim Rates
Avoid common errors and improve clean medicare claim rates by being aware of the top claimed errors by NGS Medicare.
Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity
Practicefirst shares a toolkit to offer providers a comprehensive resource for assessing, managing, and improving their healthcare cybersecurity defenses.
How Physician Credentialing Works
Physician credentialing is a critical part of healthcare and plays an essential role in maintaining the quality and integrity of healthcare delivery.
How Certified Medical Coders Can Make A Positive Impact On Your Practice Revenue
Relying solely on EMR coding algorithms is often costing medical practices money and may put practices at risk for documentation compliance issues.
Top 5 Medical Credentialing Process Pitfalls to Avoid
There is no one-size-fits-all approach regarding provider credentialing. States have different laws regarding credentialing, and it is essential to know what your state requires.
Efficient Credentialing
Credentialing a new provider can be a tedious and slow process. Here are a few tips from Practicefirst to help the process flow more efficiently.
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