Is medical malpractice the same as medical professional liability?
Medical malpractice and medical professional liability (MPL) are two terms that may seem similar but they are very different and require unique solutions.
August 19, 2021
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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Smarter Credentialing Means Less Work For You
Smarter credentialing to us equals less work for you while simultaneously giving you more control of the process using best in class technology.
August 18, 2021
What is Provider Enrollment?
Provider enrollment is the provider credentialing and health plan application process that when complete and accepted, allows providers to be reimbursed.
August 17, 2021
4 Largest Medical Malpractice Payouts of the Decade (2010–2020)
Medical malpractice claims are costly and frequent. Here are the 4 largest medical malpractice payouts of the decade (2010-2020) including a $74,500,000 payout.
August 12, 2021
What is a CVO?
A CVO provides organizations with efficient credentialing processes that conduct a thorough verification on practitioners. 5ACVO streamlines this process.
August 12, 2021
What is a credentialing IPA?
A credentialing IPA is a group of independent providers sharing core values, aggregating together, creating efficiencies in the credentialing process.
August 9, 2021
What is MPLI?
MPLI is Medical Professional Liability Insurance, covering areas as settlement cost, attorney fees and medical damages and is not protection from criminal acts.
August 9, 2021
What is Primary Source Verification?
Primary Source Verification authenticates a providers’ credentials such as education, training, work history, license, certifications, peer reviews and more.
August 9, 2021
Award Winner Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services Wins at 38th Healthcare Advertising Awards
Award winners Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services and 5ACVO won for healthcare advertising from the 38th Healthcare Awards leading the way with excellence!
August 6, 2021
Humana Waiving PCP Copays
Humana is waiving PCP copays effective 5/1/2020 through 12/31/2020. Please visit humana.com/provider/coronavirus for details.
July 29, 2021
TriWest Extends PC3 Referrals
TriWest extends Patient Centered Community Care (PC3) referrals to a new expiration of September 30, 2020.
July 29, 2021
Humana Administrative Update
Please visit humana.com/coronavirus for an important COVID update from Humana. This is a quick summary of the update.
July 29, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Billing Update
To understand UnitedHealthcare reimbursement services, please download the COVID-19 Provider Billing Guidance. Please check regularly for updates.
July 29, 2021
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