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November 22, 2022
Credentialing Services Blog
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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Can A Nurse Be Sued For Medical Malpractice? [Expanded Article]
A nurse can be sued for medical malpractice and be held liable just like any provider If a nurse fails to act per the standard of care for their specialty.
November 16, 2022
Delegated Credentialing For Illinois With The Credentialing Experts At Primoris
The largest credentialing IPA in the Midwest has entered the Illinois market. Primoris is currently providing delegated credentialing in the Prairie State.
November 9, 2022
Delegated Credentialing Comes To Missouri With The Credentialing Experts at Primoris
Delegated credentialing and Primoris Credentialing Network have expanded into the Missouri market in partnership to deliver faster, smarter credentialing.
November 1, 2022
Fifth Avenue Spotlight on Joe Spann
Joe Spann, CEO and Partner of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, has 20+ years of experience focusing on healthcare technology and credentialing workflow design.
October 26, 2022
What is the Value of NCQA & NCQA Credentialing Accreditation?
NCQA standards seek to create lower costs and a better patient experience. NCQA Credentialing Accreditation bolsters the measurement, transparency, and accountability each credentialed organization must display.
October 19, 2022
What is Delegated Provider Enrollment?
Delegated provider enrollment (delegated credentialing) utilizes assigned agreements to expedite and simplify the entire enrollment process for the provider.
October 10, 2022
In Credentialing, What Is Primary Source Verification (PSV)?
Joint Commission defines Primary Source Verification as the “verification of an individual practitioner’s reported qualifications by the original source or an approved agent of that source.”
October 4, 2022
ASC Accreditation At Risk Due To Medical Malpractice
Christian Jagusch, MD is a physician attorney representing parties suing Carlos Chacon, MD of Divino Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. Jagusch questions the AAAHC’s decision to not revoke the ASC’s accreditation.
September 27, 2022
How Do I View My PECOS Medicare Application Status?
CMS’ PECOS (Provider Enrollment, Chain Ownership System) allows providers to update their information, enroll, opt out, renew or view their Medicare application status.
September 20, 2022
20 Ways A CVO Can Cut Credentialing Costs
A credentials verification organization (CVO) can reduce the time and money credentialing costs. Here are 20 Ways A CVO Can Cut Credentialing Costs.
September 13, 2022
4 Important Federal Healthcare Updates
This has been a season of change for healthcare in the United States. Here is everything you need to know about our top 4 important federal healthcare updates.
September 6, 2022
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services Partner Spotlight on Dr. Scott Cyrus of Children & Adolescent Medical Services
Our partner spotlight is on Dr. Scott Cyrus who is determined to enhance healthcare practices for children and to educate the next generation of pediatricians.
August 31, 2022
$111 Million Medical Malpractice ‘Shock Verdict’ Affirms That MN Hospitals Can Be Held Liable For Contractors’ Negligence
$111 million medical malpractice verdict is made possible by a previous MN Supreme Court ruling that a hospital can be held liable for contractors’ negligence.
August 24, 2022
Patients Losing Telehealth As Pandemic Orders Expire
Patients who use telehealth may find their access is severely limited or outright unavailable as COVID-19 health orders are quietly lapsing in some states.
August 16, 2022
What is a Credentialing IPA?
A credentialing IPA like Primoris Credentialing Network expedites the provider enrollment process so providers can get to work quickly and begin billing faster.
August 9, 2022
Historical Medical Malpractice Changes Coming
Historical medical malpractice changes are coming 1/1/23 when CA plaintiffs can be awarded up to $350,000 for pain and suffering increasing over 10 years to $750,000 ($500,000/$1M in cases involving death).
August 4, 2022
Are COVID-19 at home tests covered by Medicare?
As of April 4, 2022, people with Medicare Part B can receive up to 8 free COVID-19 at home tests each calendar month.
July 26, 2022
‘Free Kill’ Law Lessens Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
The FL ‘free kill’ law relays that if the deceased is unmarried, without children, and older than 25 years, their survivors cannot sue for medical malpractice.
July 19, 2022
Credentialing Audit Scoring Success
Along with our stellar credentialing audit, Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services earned NCQA Credentialing Accreditation strengthening our credentialing reputation.
July 12, 2022
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services Partner Spotlight on Dr. Mark Mathers of the Center for Plastic Surgery
Dr. Mark Mathers of the Center for Plastic Surgery has been a long-time client and partner of the Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services family.
June 28, 2022
$97.4 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict Is The Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in IA History
The $97.4 M verdict is less than half of what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in United States history, a $205 Million dollar verdict.
June 23, 2022
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services Healthcare Blog Wins Gold and Silver Award
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services healthcare blog won a 2022 Gold Aster Healthcare Award and a 2022 Silver Award in the 39th Annual Healthcare ADAwards.
June 21, 2022
Fifth Avenue Spotlight on the new Executive Director of Credentialing Operations, Jillian Davis
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services is pleased to announce the recent promotion of CVO Director of Operations Jillian Davis, CPCS to Executive Director of Credentialing Operations.
June 7, 2022
Fifth Avenue Partner Spotlight on Dr. James Love and Dr. Jane Purser of the Allergy Clinic of Tulsa
Dr. James Love and Dr. Jane Purser of the Allergy Clinic of Tulsa are two of our earliest clients and partners. We are grateful and honored to consider them part of our Fifth Avenue family and shine the Fifth Avenue Partner Spotlight on them today.
May 31, 2022
5 Common Causes Leading To Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Five common causes leading to medical malpractice lawsuits include: diagnostic errors, surgical errors, a failure to treat patients, birth injuries and prescription drug errors.
May 24, 2022
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services 1st Quarter 2022 Summit
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services held our 1st Quarter 2022 Summit. Highlights included the Fifth Ave Family Tenure Awards and celebration of our COVID-19 MVPs.
May 20, 2022
Fifth Avenue Partnership Spotlight on Dr. James Russell
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services has been fortunate to work with great partners and clients over the years including Dr. James Russell.
May 11, 2022
How does primary source verification work?
Primary source verification confirms someone has proper license, registration, or certificate, education, training and work history to provide care to patients.
May 6, 2022
Aetna Provider Education Bulletin
Primoris is releasing an Aetna provider education bulletin bulletin. Primoris offers 54+ health plan and network provider enrollment options including Aetna.
April 26, 2022
Is There A Statute Of Limitations For Medical Malpractice Claims?
There is a statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in every state. The period does not usually begin until a patient discovers they have been injured. Each state has exceptions that could affect the deadline.
April 20, 2022
Successful MultiPlan Audit of Primoris Credentialing Network!
A MultiPlan audit performed on Primoris’ delegated provider enrollment policies and procedures showed Primoris met all requirements for credentialing and more.
April 7, 2022
Fifth Avenue Partner Spotlight on Anders CPAs + Advisors
The collaborative partnership between Anders CPAs + Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services exists to expedite provider licensing, credentialing and payor enrollment.
April 6, 2022
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