Navigating Physician Credentialing in Medical Practices

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This member-exclusive webinar – scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT) – is eligible for ACMPE, ACHE (live only), CME (live only), CPE (live only), PDC (live only) and CEU credit, and will be made available as a recording.

This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of the physician credentialing process within medical practices. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the steps involved in credentialing, the common challenges faced, and the advantages of outsourcing this critical function. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, attendees will learn how to streamline credentialing to ensure compliance and enhance efficiency.

This 60-minute member-exclusive webinar will provide you with the knowledge to:

• Discuss the physician credentialing process, including primary source verification, background checks, and privileging, as well as the key documents required for credentialing, such as medical licenses, certifications, and work history
• Recognize common challenges in credentialing, such as managing complex documentation, navigating payer-specific requirements, and lengthy processing times, and discuss strategies to overcome these challenges, including the use of credentialing software and maintaining a centralized digital repository
• Evaluate the benefits of outsourcing credentialing, including improved efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, as well as cost savings and reduced administrative burden, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care

Delivery method: Internet Live Course | Group Internet Based
Learning level: Beginner - Education designed to provide a general understanding of a topic or knowledge area.
Learning format: Traditional
Prerequisites: None
Advance preparation: None
Duration: 60 minutes

Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit, you must attend the live webinar and complete the session evaluation in order to meet the requirements of the accrediting organizations.

• ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE
• ACHE, American College of Healthcare Executives Qualified Education
• CME, licensed physicians (MD/DO)
• CPE, Continuing Professional Education for accountants
  • Attendance at the live instructor-led program  
• CEU, generic continuing education credit
• PDC, professional development credits for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

For detailed continuing education credit information, click here.

**PLEASE NOTE: CEU credit types and totals are listed as a good faith estimate. Actual CEU types and totals offered at time of presentation may vary. Final CEU credit listing will be published on or before the day of the presentation.

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This webinar will be hosted in Zoom Webinars and will consist of a 60-minute presentation and question-and-answer session. You will receive informational emails with instructions to access the live event and related resources, as well as steps to claim continuing education credits.

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This is a member-exclusive webinar. There is no registration fee.

Live Instructor Cancellation Policy
If for any reason MGMA must cancel this program, MGMA will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 48 hours prior to the expected start time.

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Toll-free: 877.275.6462, ext. 1888
Email: service@mgma.org

Complaint resolution policy
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