Physician Credentialing : A Guide for Physician Office Staff

• Autore: Rosas Veronica L.
• Pubblicazione: HCPro, a division of BLR
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (150 p.)
• Sommario/riassunto: Physician Credentialing: A Guide for Physician Office StaffVeronica L. Rosas, CPCSCredentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consuming process that can seem daunting to even the most seasoned professional. Between managing the credentialing of new physicians to the mandatory recredentialing that must be undertaken every few years, it is imperative that practice-based credentialing coordinators are on top of their game.Covering the credentialing process for both hospitals and managed care organizations, Physician Credentialing: A Guide for Physician Office Staff is a must-have, practical, and easy-to-read guide for credentialing coordinators and office managers, whether they are brand-new or experienced. The book walks readers through the required forms, provides suggested timelines, details documentation requirements, and offers tips for multitasking and organizational strategies to maximize efficiency. There is even helpful professional guidance, including information on certification, networking, and education.This resource will help you do the following:Utilize your time efficiently by knowing all the steps in the credentialing processStay on top of credentialing in the physician practicePlan ahead to manage credentialing for new physicians while maintaining credentials for current providersTable of ContentsPrefacePart 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction to CredentialingChapter 2: The Credentialing ApplicationChapter 3: The Managed Care Credentialing ProcessChapter 4: The Hospital Credentialing ProcessPart 2: IntroductionChapter 5: Credentialing the New ProviderChapter 6: Recredentialing and ReappointmentChapter 7: Managed Care Organization ContractsChapter 8: MultitaskingChapter 9: Not All Healthcare Organizations Are the SameChapter 10: On Your Own but Not Alone: Networking, Education, and CertificationConclusionAppendixesAppendix A: Contracting ChecklistAppendix B: Acronym ListWho should read this book?Credentialing coordinatorCredentialing professionalsPhysician practice managerPhysician office managerPhysician practice administratorPractice managerOffice managerPractice administratorBusiness manager
• Altri titoli varianti: Physician Credentialing
• Titolo autorizzato: Physician Credentialing : A Guide for Physician Office Staff
• ISBN: 1-55645-747-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910157404003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II