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Tip of the week: CVOs can benefit MSPs and the medical staff

Credentialing Resource Center Connection, September 13, 2007

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Although a CVO might be more efficient because it devotes its time exclusively to primary source verification, the CVO's true benefit lies in minimizing the bureaucracy for physicians who might otherwise need to complete a separate application for each organization at which they seek medical staff membership and/ or clinical privileges. For example, a physician who seeks privileges in three managed care organizations, four hospitals, a nursing home, a surgicenter, and an independent practice association may currently need to complete 10 applications-one application for each entity. But if the physician goes through a CVO, he or she needs to fill out only one application, saving both the physician and anyone involved in processing his or her application valuable time.

If your office is considering using a CVO, this is a benefit you may want to consider before making your final decision.

This week's tip is from The Credentialing Coordinator's Handbook, by Anne Roberts, CPMSM, CPCS, available here.

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