Discuss the relationships between quality outcomes and credentialing and privileging

CREDENTIALING OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS John C. Hyde II

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to

Understand the need for credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers;

Define the steps and elements of the credentialing and privileging process;

Discuss the relationships between quality outcomes and credentialing and privileging; and

Discuss future issues in credentialing and privileging.