Fifth Avenue Spotlight on James Feist
James Feist is a Veteran with a degree from OSU and MBA from OU. He is an accomplished businessman, loving husband of 50 years, a proud father and grandfather.
April 1, 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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What Are The 3 Stages Of Provider Enrollment?
There are three main stages to provider enrollment including the credentialing stage, the payor application stage and finally the contracting stage.
March 31, 2022
NCQA Credentialing Accreditation Received by Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services with sister companies 5ACVO and Primoris Credentialing Network
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services with brand 5ACVO, and affiliated sister company Primoris Credentialing Network, have obtained NCQA credentialing accreditation.
March 15, 2022
7 Negative Results of Careless Credentialing
Careless credentialing can adversely affect a provider privileges, employment, erroneous NPDB reporting, payor enrollment and a provider’s overall reputation.
March 10, 2022
Aetna going paperless by September 2022
Aetna going paperless by 9/2022 will stop sending paper EOBs and checks. Providers cannot opt out and may receive future payments by VCC (virtual credit card).
March 3, 2022
Oklahoma Ranks #1 In Medical Negligence
Oklahoma ranks first in medical negligence per capita, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources data.
March 1, 2022
ONE Provider Enrollment Solution
With ONE application for 20+ health plan and network provider enrollment options, Primoris provides a simple, fast and inexpensive provider enrollment solution.
February 25, 2022
Can a nurse be sued for medical malpractice?
Can a nurse be sued for medical malpractice? Just like a physician, if the four elements of medical malpractice can be proven, a nurse can be sued for medical malpractice.
February 22, 2022
7 Benefits to Outsource Credentialing Services
Benefits to outsource credentialing services include reducing human error, cutting costs, streamlining process complexity, and increasing billing opportunities.
February 16, 2022
Audit Score of 100% for Primoris Credentialing Network
A delegated oversight audit by HealthSmart on Primoris Credentialing Network’s policy and procedures resulted in another audit score of 100%.
February 11, 2022
Fifth Avenue Spotlight on Curt Matlach
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Marketing Director Curt Matlach Was Recently Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer and Partner.
February 9, 2022
Simpler Credentialing
5ACVO created a simpler credentialing process, reducing credentialing paperwork 88% and completing credentialing 5-7 days faster than in-house credentialing.
February 8, 2022
Primoris Credentialing Network Adds Friday Health Plans to 54+ Provider Enrollment Options
Primoris Credentialing Network adds Friday Health Plans to its’ enrollment options expanding Primoris’ 54+ health plan and network provider enrollment options.
February 4, 2022
What are the standards for NCQA credentialing accreditation?
NCQA credentialing accreditation validates a credentialing service provider as having met the high measurement and standards of NCQA credentialing requirements.
February 2, 2022
10 Healthy Habits To Grow A Medical Practice
To grow a medical practice, it takes healthy habits. Here are 10 healthy habits we believe will help doctors grow a medical practice in 2022.
January 27, 2022
51% of Doctors in 2021 Were Named in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Did you know 51% of doctors in 2021 were named in a medical malpractice lawsuit? Here’s the Top Ten list of providers named in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
January 26, 2022
What is PECOS (Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System)?
What is PECOS? Providers use PECOS (Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System) to enroll as a Medicare provider, renew their enrollment, or opt out.
January 21, 2022
What’s in a name? What does Fifth Avenue refer to in the name Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services?
Every name has a story, definition and purpose. What does Fifth Avenue refer to in our name Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services?
January 18, 2022
7 Benefits to Outsourcing Credentialing and Provider Enrollment
Outsourcing credentialing and provider enrollment can reduce a provider’s workload, cost and risk and increase provider resources, control and peace of mind.
January 14, 2022
Fifth Avenue Spotlight on Bill Navarette, CIO of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services
Bill Navarette, CIO of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, is described as loyal, humble and brilliant. He is the secret sauce to our innovative technology.
January 12, 2022
CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Healthcare Workers
A CMS COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in most settings was issued and all eligible workers must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Primoris Credentialing Network Expands Provider Enrollment Options with 54+ Health Plans and Networks
Primoris offers a better credentialing and provider enrollment solution to providers now with 54+ health plans and networks for provider enrollment options.
January 6, 2022
Merry Christmas from the Fifth Avenue family!
Merry Christmas from the Fifth Avenue family including Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, Fifth Avenue Agency, 5ACVO and Primoris Credentialing Network.
December 23, 2021
9 Steps To Enroll As A COVID-19 Vaccine Provider
COVID-19 vaccine providers must enroll in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program and can legally store, handle, and administer the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
December 22, 2021
3 Financial Strength Factors To Consider When Choosing A Medical Malpractice Carrier
Three financial strength factors to consider when choosing a medical malpractice insurance carrier include net income, combined ratio and policyholder surplus.
December 21, 2021
What Is Medical Malpractice Long Tail Coverage?
In most states, a medical malpractice claim can be filed 2-3 years after the incident. Medical malpractice long tail coverage written into your policy may help.
December 17, 2021
Smarter Credentialing Means Less Work
Smarter credentialing reduces your credentialing workload from 52 conventional credentialing steps to 6 simple steps, reducing your workload and cutting costs.
December 16, 2021
Employee Spotlight on Jillian Davis, CPCS
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services is excited this month to shine our Fifth Avenue Spotlight on 5ACVO Director, Jillian Davis, CPCS.
December 14, 2021
What does ‘Primoris’ refer to in our name Primoris Credentialing Network?
What does Primoris mean? Primoris is Latin with several similar meanings: foremost, closest to the front, earliest, chief, distinguished, and at the top.
December 10, 2021
Are there medical malpractice premium credits for electronic management of health records?
Some carriers offer providers medical malpractice premium credits for using electronic health management of a patient’s personal health record (PHR).
December 9, 2021
What Are Key Differences of Provider Enrollment and Primary Source Verification?
Provider enrollment and primary source verification are both referred to as ‘credentialing,’ but they are different. Here are some of the key differences.
December 7, 2021
Top 5 Medical Malpractice Questions To Ask When Purchasing A Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy
Here are the Top 5 medical malpractice questions to ask when purchasing a medical malpractice insurance policy: 1. What percentage of the carrier’s claims are closed without payment? 2. What is the carrier’s trial win percentage? 3. What is the carrier’s A.M. Best rating? 4. How much of a doctor’s salary goes to medical malpractice insurance? 5. How does my practice specialty affect the cost of medical malpractice insurance?
November 30, 2021
Dr. Death Part IV, NAMSS Panel Input and Final Series Summary
Dr. Duntsch’s actions across operating rooms lent him the nickname Dr. Death. Was he maliciously injuring patients? Did the system fail? Read more to find out.
November 23, 2021
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