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There are three main stages to provider enrollment including the credentialing stage, the payor application stage and finally the contracting stage.
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services with brand 5ACVO, and affiliated sister company Primoris Credentialing Network, have obtained NCQA credentialing accreditation.
Careless credentialing can adversely affect a provider privileges, employment, erroneous NPDB reporting, payor enrollment and a provider’s overall reputation.
Aetna going paperless by 9/2022 will stop sending paper EOBs and checks. Providers cannot opt out and may receive future payments by VCC (virtual credit card).
Oklahoma ranks first in medical negligence per capita, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources data.
With ONE application for 20+ health plan and network provider enrollment options, Primoris provides a simple, fast and inexpensive provider enrollment solution.
A nurse can be sued for medical malpractice just like a physician if the four elements of medical malpractice (duty, cause, dereliction, damages) can be proven.
Benefits to outsource credentialing services include reducing human error, cutting costs, streamlining process complexity, and increasing billing opportunities.
A delegated oversight audit by HealthSmart on Primoris Credentialing Network’s policy and procedures resulted in another audit score of 100%.
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Marketing Director Curt Matlach Was Recently Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer and Partner.
5ACVO created a simpler credentialing process, reducing credentialing paperwork 88% and completing credentialing 5-7 days faster than in-house credentialing.
Primoris Credentialing Network adds Friday Health Plans to its’ enrollment options expanding Primoris’ 54+ health plan and network provider enrollment options.
NCQA credentialing accreditation validates a credentialing service provider as having met the high measurement and standards of NCQA credentialing requirements.
To grow a medical practice, it takes healthy habits. Here are 10 healthy habits we believe will help doctors grow a medical practice in 2022.
Did you know 51% of doctors in 2021 were named in a medical malpractice lawsuit? Here’s the Top Ten list of providers named in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
What is PECOS? Providers use PECOS (Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System) to enroll as a Medicare provider, renew their enrollment, or opt out.
Every name has a story, definition and purpose. What does Fifth Avenue refer to in our name Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services?
Outsourcing credentialing and provider enrollment can reduce a provider’s workload, cost and risk and increase provider resources, control and peace of mind.
Bill Navarette, CIO of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, is described as loyal, humble and brilliant. He is the secret sauce to our innovative technology.
A CMS COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in most settings was issued and all eligible workers must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022.
Primoris offers a better credentialing and provider enrollment solution to providers now with 54+ health plans and networks for provider enrollment options.
Merry Christmas from the Fifth Avenue family including Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, Fifth Avenue Agency, 5ACVO and Primoris Credentialing Network.
COVID-19 vaccine providers must enroll in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program and can legally store, handle, and administer the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
Three financial strength factors to consider when choosing a medical malpractice insurance carrier include net income, combined ratio and policyholder surplus.
In most states, a medical malpractice claim can be filed 2-3 years after the incident. Medical malpractice long tail coverage written into your policy may help.
Smarter credentialing reduces your credentialing workload from 52 conventional credentialing steps to 6 simple steps, reducing your workload and cutting costs.
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services is excited this month to shine our Fifth Avenue Spotlight on 5ACVO Director, Jillian Davis, CPCS.
What does Primoris mean? Primoris is Latin with several similar meanings: foremost, closest to the front, earliest, chief, distinguished, and at the top.
Provider enrollment and primary source verification are both often referred to as ‘credentialing’ but they are different. Here are some of the key differences.
Here are the Top 5 medical malpractice questions to ask when purchasing a medical malpractice insurance policy: 1. What percentage of the carrier’s claims are closed without payment? 2. What is the carrier’s trial win percentage? 3. What is the
Dr. Duntsch’s actions across operating rooms lent him the nickname Dr. Death. Was he maliciously injuring patients? Did the system fail? Read more to find out.
Dr. Death aka Dr. Duntsch injured 33 patients in less than two years. There were many reports that raised red flags regarding his mental state and abilities.
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