What Are NPI Numbers? NPI (National Provider Identifier) numbers are 10-digit numerical identifiers that uniquely identify individual providers or healthcare entities....
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Physician and Surgeon License Verification in California
Physician License Verification in California – The New Letters of Good Standing If your hospital or medical clinic is considering hiring a surgeon or another type of specialized...
A Beginner’s Guide to CVO Credentialing
Proper credentialing keeps healthcare organizations running smoothly. Without continuous, verifiable credentialing, healthcare organizations risk their patients’ safety as well...
What Is a PTAN Number and Why Is It Important for Healthcare Providers?
Because Medicare’s expansive system can be susceptible to fraud, it’s critical to identify and authenticate providers and comply with government regulations. Using a combination...
What is Data Governance in Healthcare and Why Is It So Crucial?
Data governance in healthcare is the framework of policies, processes, and technologies used to manage, protect, and ensure the accuracy and proper use of patient data throughout...
2026 Guide to Healthcare Background Checks
Although the overwhelming majority of healthcare professionals prioritize compliance, medical ethics, and patient safety, the unfortunate reality is that some do not. It's for...
What is DSCSA Compliance?
What is DSCSA? The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is an important regulation aimed at enhancing the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain in the US. Enacted in...
What is OIG Compliance?
OIG compliance refers to adherence to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The...
An In-Depth Look at The OIG Exclusion List
The OIG Exclusion List is the Foundation of Provider Screening The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) oversee...
The Importance of Primary Source Verification for Practitioner Credentials
If there’s one thing healthcare organizations can count on, it’s changing regulations. Although credentialing and recredentialing standards were temporarily changed due to COVID,...
