Understanding HEDIS: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Quality Measurement
Explore how HEDIS revolutionizes healthcare by benchmarking quality, ensuring accountability, and guiding improvement through data validation.
May 2, 2024
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Healthcare Industry Information & COVID-19 Updates
Welcome to the Primoris Credentialing Network’s blog, a leading resource for authoritative and insightful content in the credentialing domain. Our mission is to provide readers with the latest industry news, updates, and trends, focusing on key areas such as delegated credentialing, provider enrollment, and medical malpractice. Our comprehensive coverage extends to essential topics such as delegated credentialing, primary source verification (PSV), medical malpractice, MPLI, and best practices in the field.
Expertly crafted by our team of credentialing specialists, including members from the Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services family and its entities – Fifth Avenue Agency and 5ACVO, our blog is dedicated to keeping you informed and ahead in the ever-evolving world of credentialing. Join us for in-depth analyses, expert perspectives, and the latest developments that matter to healthcare professionals.
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Credentialing in Healthcare: Ensuring Excellence and Safety in Patient Care
Delve into healthcare credentialing, the crucial process that ensures only qualified professionals provide top-quality care and maintain patient safety.
April 24, 2024
Revolutionizing Healthcare Credentialing with AI and Blockchain Technology
Explore how AI and blockchain are transforming healthcare credentialing, enhancing efficiency, security, and global workforce mobility.
April 8, 2024
3 Critical CAQH Challenges and Simple Strategies for Resolution
Explore the top 3 CAQH challenges: ensuring accurate data, updating CAQH requirements, and resolving technical issues, plus effective solutions.
March 13, 2024
Streamlining Physician Credentialing with Messenger Model IPAs
Discover how messenger model IPAs are revolutionizing physician credentialing, improving access and quality in healthcare.
February 28, 2024
10 Top Provider Credentialing Trends and Topics for 2024
Discover 10 top trends in provider credentialing for 2024. Explore digital platforms, telehealth standards, and quality metrics for streamlined processes.
February 14, 2024
3 Impacts On Medical Malpractice Rates In 2024
2024’s medical malpractice rates may be shaped by advancements in medical technology, legal changes in tort reform, and enhanced provider-patient communication.
December 19, 2023
NCQA Proposed Updates: Enhancing Healthcare Quality Through NCQA Credentialing Accreditation
Explore how NCQA Credentialing Accreditation boosts healthcare quality and discover key proposed updates in our comprehensive analysis.
November 30, 2023
Jim Mays, CPCU: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare and Insurance
Jim Mays, a leader in healthcare and insurance, excels with over 40 years in admin, underwriting, and risk management, impacting both sectors.
November 14, 2023
Streamlining the Credentialing Process: 20 Essential Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Discover 20 essential tips to streamline the credentialing process for healthcare professionals, and explore the value of NCQA Credentialing Accreditation.
October 31, 2023
20 Benefits Of AAAHC Accreditation For ASCs
AAAHC accreditation enhances patient safety, staff morale, and care quality, ensuring global compliance and recognition.
October 25, 2023
Understanding 7 Benefits Of Using PECOS, the Provider, Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System
Explore PECOS, streamlining Medicare enrollment, status checks, and benefits for healthcare providers, including fraud prevention.
October 5, 2023
Navigating the Provider Enrollment (or Payor Enrollment) Landscape
Provider enrollment, or payor enrollment, enables healthcare providers to forge contractual relationships with health plans, networks, Medicare, and Medicaid.
September 19, 2023
8 Medical Professional Liability Insurance (MPLI) takeaways on protecting providers, supporting quality of care, and preserving the healthcare system
Here are 8 Medical Professional Liability Insurance (MPLI) takeaways on protecting providers, supporting quality of care, and preserving the healthcare system.
September 6, 2023
Discussing differences between credentialing and contracting
Navigating the landscape of credentialing and contracting presents considerable challenges. This article has offered foundational insights to providers.
August 23, 2023
URAC Accreditation: Advancing Healthcare Quality and Efficiency
One way to demonstrate commitment to excellence is through accreditation by reputable organizations like URAC (Utilization Review Accreditation Commission).
August 2, 2023
The Value of NCQA Credentialing Accreditation: A Comprehensive Analysis
NCQA credentialing accreditation offers numerous benefits for healthcare organizations seeking to excel in today’s demanding healthcare landscape. From enhancing patient safety to improving operational efficiency and fostering continuous quality improvement, this prestigious accreditation serves as a testament to an organization’s commitment to excellence.
July 12, 2023
AAAHC Accreditation Standards: Ensuring Excellence in Ambulatory Healthcare
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing healthcare quality in ambulatory settings.
June 30, 2023
The Joint Commission: Ensuring Quality in Healthcare
The Joint Commission plays a significant role in promoting quality in healthcare through their accreditation process.
June 22, 2023
Series Overview Of Accreditation Standards: Joint Commission, AAAHC, NCQA, and URAC
This article explores the accreditation standards set by the Joint Commission (JC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and URAC.
June 6, 2023
Double Digit Cost Increases In Medical Liability Premiums
Per the AMA, 68% of all medical liability premium increases were observed in 10 states. Illinois had the highest number of increases in the last three years, accounting for 30% of the total increases.
May 23, 2023
The Value of Delegated Credentialing
Providers using delegated credentialing can enroll in multiple health plans using one application, taking back control of their payer enrollment process.
May 9, 2023
Fifth Avenue Spotlight On Brad Bond
Brad Bond brings extensive experience to the hospital and healthcare industry. He is highly skilled in Healthcare Management and Provider Enrollment. His entrepreneurial mindset enables him to excel in his role, and brings the highest value to our organization.
April 25, 2023
6 Cs of Charting
Proper medical charting can benefit patients, physicians, and the entire medical community, and following the 6 Cs of Charting can produce the best results.
April 12, 2023
3 Strategies To Optimize Simplicity And Increase Revenue In Healthcare
Here are 3 strategies to optimize simplicity and increase revenue in healthcare which is essential to improving patient outcomes, allocating resources effectively, and increasing access to care.
March 14, 2023
4 Questions (And Answers) To Best Understand The NPDB
The NPDB’s mission is “to improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce health care fraud and abuse in the U.S.” Here are 4 top Q&As on the NPDB.
March 7, 2023
3 Best Practices For Charting
The three best practices of charting include the Golden Rule of Charting which states that if something was not documented, then it did not happen.
February 21, 2023
3 Credentialing Challenges For Rural Providers
Three credentialing challenges for rural medical providers include limited resources, lack of interoperability, and aging technological infrastructure.
February 14, 2023
10 Top States For Doctors To Practice
Here is a list of the 10 Top States for Doctors to practice based on a recent Becker’s ASC Review and a Medscape study by Shelly Reese.
January 10, 2023
Thankful For 2022 & Happy New Year!
We here at Fifth Avenue Healthcare are grateful for all the gifts 2022 brought. If 2022 has forecast what is to come, we look forward to a fantastic 2023!
January 5, 2023
Fifth Avenue Spotlight on Guy Feist
This Fifth Avenue Spotlight on Guy Feist covers his education and journey to Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services as Co-Founder and Partner as well as Fifth Avenue Agency, Primoris Credentialing Network and 5ACVO.
December 14, 2022
3 Best Benefits Of Working With A CVO
Three of the best benefits of working with a CVO include: saving money, leaning on experts, and reducing non-profit-producing activities.
December 7, 2022
2nd Fifth Avenue All Family Summit
Fifth Avenue Healthcare recently held its 2nd Fifth Avenue All Family Summit. Teams convened in Tulsa, OK, to honor long-serving members and celebrate the company’s growth.
November 30, 2022
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