A physician joins a group practice and is applying at the local hospital for admission privileges, also known as credentialing. Which of the following is the final step in verifying the physician's credentials?
A. The National Practitioner Data Bank checks sanctions and malpractice history.
B. A peer review committee completes the process.
C. Listed sources are checked.
D. Provider presents copies of requested credentials.
E. Findings are presented to a peer review committee.
B. A peer review committee completes the process.
Credentialing usually consists of the following: (1) A provider fills out an application and attaches copies of his or her medical license, proof of malpractice insurance coverage, and other requested credentials; (2) The listed sources are asked to verify the information; (3) Medicare and Medicaid sanctions and malpractice history are checked via the National Practitioner Data Bank; (4) The findings are presented to a credentialing committee; and (5) A peer review process completes the credentialing procedure.
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