• Change – Is It A Bad Word?

    Apr 29, 2019, 14:25 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Change is one thing we can count on in life. Learn how taking action can bring positive change to your medical staff services team and organization.
    Full story
  • Overwhelmed? Prioritize – Your Key to Success!

    Apr 23, 2019, 06:16 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    There are only 24 hours in the day, and no time machine (yet?) to give you more time in the day. With all of the credentialing committee meetings, applications to follow up on, verifications to review; in this busy medical staff office you have to find the time to prioritize.
    Full story
  • Prioritization: the Power Tool of Skills

    Apr 16, 2019, 18:25 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    We all experience times when there’s more on our plate than we have hours for in the day. These five prioritization tips will help you spend those hours on what matters most.
    Full story
  • You Deserve Better: Where to Begin When Considering a Fresh Start for Your Credentialing Process

    Apr 10, 2019, 15:14 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    The industry is making some progress on establishing benchmarks. If you’re looking to build a case for freshening up your credentialing, privileging, and enrollment processes, here are five metrics to consider benchmarking this year.
    Full story
  • 2019 CMS Conference on Enrollment: What We Learned

    Apr 9, 2019, 06:41 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    We have the most comprehensive list of policy changes and updates that were announced or highlighted at the 2019 CMS Conference. Topics include PECOS 2.0 release, independent diagnostic testing facility policies, and more.
    Full story
  • Data Consolidation Creates a Single Source of Truth for Provider Data

    Apr 8, 2019, 16:17 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Find out how to assemble the right team, the right approach, and acquire the right tools to discover your single source of truth.
    Full story
  • Are You Fatigued by Your Credentialing and Privileging Processes?

    Apr 5, 2019, 05:23 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Is fatigue affecting your credentialing turnaround time? Are you looking for a way to improve your processes without adding more FTEs? Here are 3 ways your Medical Staff Office can address credentialing and privileging fatigue.
    Full story
  • Your Hospital Can’t Afford NOT to Invest in a Credentialing Solution

    Apr 4, 2019, 10:48 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Here is why your healthcare organization must consider a credentialing solution or risk lost revenue.
    Full story
  • Alexa, send Dr. Jones an Application

    Apr 2, 2019, 18:00 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    "CredentialStream, how can I automate my medical staff office?" CredentialStream: Here are some tips I found on how to move from manual processes to automation.
    Full story
  • 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Credentialing Solution

    Apr 2, 2019, 03:21 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Can you get the most out of your credentialing vendor? We created a list of the top 10 questions about the credentialing solution selection process.
    Full story
  • Don’t Be in Denial! Five Key Things to Know About Credentialing and Participation

    Mar 27, 2019, 14:43 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Don’t be in denial! Protect your practice and your bottom line by learning all you can about credentialing and participation pitfalls, how to identify and avoid them and what you can do to help you get paid in full.
    Full story
  • Spotlight on: Renee Zimmerman, RN, MSN, MBA, CPMSM, CPCS

    Mar 26, 2019, 16:32 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Renee Zimmerman is a super star who works in credentialing and/or payer enrollment work space. This spotlight is intended to highlight her achievements during her career and her insights into the healthcare industry.
    Full story
  • The Perils of Being a Late Credentialing Software Adopter

    Mar 21, 2019, 15:00 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    The seemingly constant barrage of new technology, products, and services available for your organization can be overwhelming. What features for credentialing services are best? How should policies be updated to remain relevant to the latest social media channel?
    Full story
  • Nine Steps for Standardizing Privileges in a Health System: What It Takes to Be Successful

    Mar 21, 2019, 11:47 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    There are many reasons to standardize privileges across medical staffs—improved program management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, alignment with contemporary clinical practice, and to manage clinical competence. Here are nine steps outlining how a typical project to standardize privileges may proceed.
    Full story
  • What Does It Mean To Be The Source Of Truth?

    Mar 15, 2019, 00:00 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Answer these five important questions before declaring your system as the organization’s source of truth for provider data.
    Full story
  • Clear Meeting Clutter

    Mar 12, 2019, 16:29 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Clutter can contribute to higher anxiety levels in individuals, whether at home or at the office. This is also the case for your Credentialing Committee meetings. Consider clearing the clutter in favor of more environmentally friendly alternatives.
    Full story
  • What Do Technology, Staffing Shortages, and CMS Have In Common?

    Feb 27, 2019, 20:50 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Looking ahead at 2019, HealthStream’s Robin Rose turns our attention to the top trends that could significantly alter the healthcare industry as we know it. This is the second post in a two-part series.
    Full story
  • Get Your Head in the Clouds

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:09 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Explore how to enhance and improve provider credentialing and enrollment with a cloud-based solution that doesn't require your IT for updates.
    Full story
  • Sanctions and Exclusions Verification and Monitoring Requires Vigilance

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:07 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Monitoring for provider sanctions and exclusions are one of the most impactful processes on a medical practice's health. Rules and regulation are not going away and staying on top of it is essential, if not the least inspiring.
    Full story
  • Medical Group Credentialing and Enrollment Forecast Calling for Cloud

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:06 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Provider onboarding, enrollment and verification are vital processes and are a necessary part of the practice’s business operations. They should be simple, easy, and organic to operations and cost effective at every stage.
    Full story
  • Change – Is It A Bad Word?

    Apr 29, 2019, 14:25 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Change is one thing we can count on in life. Learn how taking action can bring positive change to your medical staff services team and organization.
    Full story
  • Overwhelmed? Prioritize – Your Key to Success!

    Apr 23, 2019, 06:16 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    There are only 24 hours in the day, and no time machine (yet?) to give you more time in the day. With all of the credentialing committee meetings, applications to follow up on, verifications to review; in this busy medical staff office you have to find the time to prioritize.
    Full story
  • Prioritization: the Power Tool of Skills

    Apr 16, 2019, 18:25 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    We all experience times when there’s more on our plate than we have hours for in the day. These five prioritization tips will help you spend those hours on what matters most.
    Full story
  • You Deserve Better: Where to Begin When Considering a Fresh Start for Your Credentialing Process

    Apr 10, 2019, 15:14 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    The industry is making some progress on establishing benchmarks. If you’re looking to build a case for freshening up your credentialing, privileging, and enrollment processes, here are five metrics to consider benchmarking this year.
    Full story
  • 2019 CMS Conference on Enrollment: What We Learned

    Apr 9, 2019, 06:41 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    We have the most comprehensive list of policy changes and updates that were announced or highlighted at the 2019 CMS Conference. Topics include PECOS 2.0 release, independent diagnostic testing facility policies, and more.
    Full story
  • Data Consolidation Creates a Single Source of Truth for Provider Data

    Apr 8, 2019, 16:17 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Find out how to assemble the right team, the right approach, and acquire the right tools to discover your single source of truth.
    Full story
  • Are You Fatigued by Your Credentialing and Privileging Processes?

    Apr 5, 2019, 05:23 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Is fatigue affecting your credentialing turnaround time? Are you looking for a way to improve your processes without adding more FTEs? Here are 3 ways your Medical Staff Office can address credentialing and privileging fatigue.
    Full story
  • Your Hospital Can’t Afford NOT to Invest in a Credentialing Solution

    Apr 4, 2019, 10:48 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Here is why your healthcare organization must consider a credentialing solution or risk lost revenue.
    Full story
  • Alexa, send Dr. Jones an Application

    Apr 2, 2019, 18:00 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    "CredentialStream, how can I automate my medical staff office?" CredentialStream: Here are some tips I found on how to move from manual processes to automation.
    Full story
  • 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Credentialing Solution

    Apr 2, 2019, 03:21 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Can you get the most out of your credentialing vendor? We created a list of the top 10 questions about the credentialing solution selection process.
    Full story
  • Don’t Be in Denial! Five Key Things to Know About Credentialing and Participation

    Mar 27, 2019, 14:43 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Don’t be in denial! Protect your practice and your bottom line by learning all you can about credentialing and participation pitfalls, how to identify and avoid them and what you can do to help you get paid in full.
    Full story
  • Spotlight on: Renee Zimmerman, RN, MSN, MBA, CPMSM, CPCS

    Mar 26, 2019, 16:32 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Renee Zimmerman is a super star who works in credentialing and/or payer enrollment work space. This spotlight is intended to highlight her achievements during her career and her insights into the healthcare industry.
    Full story
  • The Perils of Being a Late Credentialing Software Adopter

    Mar 21, 2019, 15:00 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    The seemingly constant barrage of new technology, products, and services available for your organization can be overwhelming. What features for credentialing services are best? How should policies be updated to remain relevant to the latest social media channel?
    Full story
  • Nine Steps for Standardizing Privileges in a Health System: What It Takes to Be Successful

    Mar 21, 2019, 11:47 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    There are many reasons to standardize privileges across medical staffs—improved program management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, alignment with contemporary clinical practice, and to manage clinical competence. Here are nine steps outlining how a typical project to standardize privileges may proceed.
    Full story
  • What Does It Mean To Be The Source Of Truth?

    Mar 15, 2019, 00:00 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Answer these five important questions before declaring your system as the organization’s source of truth for provider data.
    Full story
  • Clear Meeting Clutter

    Mar 12, 2019, 16:29 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Clutter can contribute to higher anxiety levels in individuals, whether at home or at the office. This is also the case for your Credentialing Committee meetings. Consider clearing the clutter in favor of more environmentally friendly alternatives.
    Full story
  • What Do Technology, Staffing Shortages, and CMS Have In Common?

    Feb 27, 2019, 20:50 PM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Looking ahead at 2019, HealthStream’s Robin Rose turns our attention to the top trends that could significantly alter the healthcare industry as we know it. This is the second post in a two-part series.
    Full story
  • Get Your Head in the Clouds

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:09 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Explore how to enhance and improve provider credentialing and enrollment with a cloud-based solution that doesn't require your IT for updates.
    Full story
  • Sanctions and Exclusions Verification and Monitoring Requires Vigilance

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:07 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Monitoring for provider sanctions and exclusions are one of the most impactful processes on a medical practice's health. Rules and regulation are not going away and staying on top of it is essential, if not the least inspiring.
    Full story
  • Medical Group Credentialing and Enrollment Forecast Calling for Cloud

    Feb 26, 2019, 11:06 AM by System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Telerik.Sitefinity.Model.IDataItem]
    Provider onboarding, enrollment and verification are vital processes and are a necessary part of the practice’s business operations. They should be simple, easy, and organic to operations and cost effective at every stage.
    Full story