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
Explore our healthcare blog containing crucial medical malpractice trends and key updates in the healthcare industry encompass a range of critical areas including Medical Professional Liability Insurance (MPLI) trends and changes in medical malpractice, advancements in primary source verification processes, and significant developments in provider enrollment and credentialing practices.
Outsourcing credentialing and provider enrollment can reduce a provider’s workload, cost and risk and increase provider resources, control and peace of mind.
Bill Navarette, CIO of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, is described as loyal, humble and brilliant. He is the secret sauce to our innovative technology.
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.
Primoris offers a better credentialing and provider enrollment solution to providers now with 54+ health plans and networks for provider enrollment options.
Merry Christmas from the Fifth Avenue family including Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, Fifth Avenue Agency, 5ACVO and Primoris Credentialing Network.
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.
Three financial strength factors to consider when choosing a medical malpractice insurance carrier include net income, combined ratio and policyholder surplus.
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.
Smarter credentialing reduces your credentialing workload from 52 conventional credentialing steps to 6 simple steps, reducing your workload and cutting costs.
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services is excited this month to shine our Fifth Avenue Spotlight on 5ACVO Director, Jillian Davis, CPCS.
What does Primoris mean? Primoris is Latin with several similar meanings: foremost, closest to the front, earliest, chief, distinguished, and at the top.
Provider enrollment and primary source verification are both often referred to as ‘credentialing’ but they are different. Here are some of the key differences.
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
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.
Dr. Death aka Dr. Duntsch injured 33 patients in less than two years. There were many reports that raised red flags regarding his mental state and abilities.
Hammer clauses permit the insurer to force the insured party to settle by limiting the amount of indemnification and compensation for harm or loss.
What is CPCS and CPMSM certification? How to become certified? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Everything you wanted to know about CPCS and CPMSM.
Medical malpractice premiums are on the rise, and we have expanded our credentialing services to include relationships with medical malpractice carriers.
He has been called Dr. Death. That’s not his real name, of course.
CMS issues proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment policies and rates, possibly altering Medicare physician’s fees on or after 1-1-2022.
Donna Gaydos, CPCS through NAMSS, has 20+ years of healthcare experience and is one of the longest-serving family members of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services.
Proof of fault 4 elements 1) doctor/patient relationship exist 2) doctor committed a breach of duty 3) breach of duty resulted in injury 4) patient was injured.
Dr. Duntsch was convicted on criminal charges while practicing medicine, injuring 33 out of 38 patients in less than two years. He is now known as Dr. Death.
Healthcare award winner Primoris Credentialing Network wins bronze at the Aster Healthcare Awards.
Here’s a list of 52 steps in a conventional credentialing process. 52 action items to produce a complete credentialing file ready for presentation to committee.
The medical malpractice policy limit of your policy represents the coverage amount for a given policy period usually indicated as “per claim” and “aggregate.”
Slow credentialing cost to much money. Conventional credentialing averages 90 -120. 5ACVO credentialing is 5-7 days faster and 69% less credentialing cost.
There are 4 ways to verify PECOS enrollment: search PECOS, log in to PECOS, search the list of pending applications or contact your Primoris POC.
The first documented medical malpractice case in the United States happened in 1794 when a husband sued after his wife died from an operation and won 40 pounds.
Primoris Credentialing Network now offers 54+ health plan and network provider enrollment options.
The Fifth Avenue Spotlight is on Michelle Seba, who helped lay the groundwork for the credentialing processes in Oklahoma and Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services.
9 historical medical malpractice dates show the evolution of medical malpractice law, consistently changing as far back as the Code of Hammurabi in 1754 BC.
Winning a Silver Award in the 2021 Aster Healthcare Awards, puts a spotlight on the credentialing team and technology of the 5ACVO credentialing experts.
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