An introduction to how the credentialing process works at a healthcare facility, including terminology, process, and key stakeholders.
Credentialing is an essential safety component of the health care system. Organizations must establish the qualifications of their licensed medical professionals by assessing their background and legitimacy to provide care.
Health care providers’ credentials—the licenses, certificates, and diplomas on their office walls—tell us about their professional qualifications to advise and treat us. Credentials is a broad term that can refer to a practitioner’s license, certification, or education.