Facility Credentialing (Updated)
Facility Credentialing (Updated) For healthcare providers across the country, getting credentialed with insurance companies can be a daunting and arduous process. However, facility credentialing makes individual provider credentialing look like child’s play. (Our credentialing specialists can help! Call us at 1-855-664-5154 . What is Facility Credentialing? Facility credentialing is the process by which a health […]
What is the process for credentialing with insurance panels?
What is the process for credentialing with insurance panels? For many health professionals, the process of medical credentialing is both stressful and frustrating. In contrast, when working with our medical credentialing team, we remove the burden of the credentialing process. First, we help you to choose excellent insurance panels in your area. What does this entail? […]
Contract Negotiation
Contract Negotiation Contract negotiation is an often-requested part of the insurance credentialing process. Below are a few important points: For smaller private and solo-practices, many times contracts are not negotiable, depending on the insurance company. For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield will often not negotiate. However, other companies, such as Aetna, will often negotiate even […]
Medical Credentialing Advice: Practicing in Two Locations
Medical Credentialing Advice: Practicing in Two Locations Question: If I work for two different counseling practices, would insurance panels need one or two applications from me? I figured the ones that are listed as a group practice would need two applications, but what about the panels where I would be independent? Answer: Usually, only one credentialing application […]
Medical Credentialing Question: Is it true that an LPC in Illinois can’t get on insurance panels?
Medical Credentialing Question: Is it true that an LPC in Illinois can’t get on insurance panels? Question: Is it true that an LPC in Illinois cannot get on insurance panels? Answer: That’s a good question! In the state of Illinois, an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) is not a terminal license; in fact, it’s the intern-level license. Instead, […]
Medical Credentialing Is a Process!
Medical Credentialing Is a Process! Expectations of Medical Credentialing You don’t need to go too far to hear someone talk about their frustration with the medical credentialing process. Indeed, there are a lot of steps to take to get on insurance panels. There is a lot of time waiting on hold with insurance companies, or leaving voicemails […]
The Process of Provider Credentialing: Helping Practices Succeed
The Process of Provider Credentialing: Helping Practices Succeed Provider Credentialing For Mental Health Providers and Health Care Practices Opening a private practice takes a lot of time, money, patience, and some perseverance mixed with luck. Like starting a new business, there are a thousand things that must be done to open your doors. Healthcare businesses […]
Why Provider Credentialing (or Getting on Insurance Panels) Is Vital
Why Provider Credentialing (or Getting on Insurance Panels) Is Vital As a health care provider, you probably know all too well how vital provider credentialing is for clients who need care. Many clients wouldn’t dream of seeking professional help without using their insurance to cover the costs. Additionally, insurance companies are broadening their own horizons […]
Largest EAPs in the United States
Largest EAPs in the United States Here is a brief list of the largest EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) in the United States. The numbers to the right represent the number of persons (sometimes called “lives”) covered by these various EAP plans. 1 ComPsych Corp. 27,300,000 2 Magellan Health Services Inc. 14,200,000 3 OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions1 14,141,343 4 […]
5 Reasons Why Medical Credentialing Software is Useless for Most Health Practices
5 Reasons Why Medical Credentialing Software is Useless for Most Health Practices Medical credentialing (the process of getting on insurance panels) is a hassle for many health care providers. In response to this, several medical credentialing software companies have popped up over the last few years, promising that their software will make the credentialing process […]
