NAMSS has recently released an
updated version of the Ideal Credentialing Standards, which outline best
practices for the initial credentialing of independent practitioner applicants
in medical facilities. The Ideal Credentialing Standards were initially released
in 2014, having been developed with a coalition of notable industry
representatives across the credentialing ecosystem. In 2019, members of the
NAMSS Board convened to review and update the Standards to align with current
best practices in the credentialing profession.
The Ideal Credentialing Standards
have been recognized as an essential document for determining the gold standard
of practitioner credentialing for the past five years. In order to ensure that
the Standards remain reflective of the highest level of credentialing practice,
NAMSS Board members reviewed the Standards and analyzed new developments in
credentialing nationwide. The working group included updates to the standards
around identity proofing, education and training, and military service, and
revised the list of potential red flags. Additionally, the group detailed
recommendations around Internet background checks and social media review, as
applicants’ online history continues to be a thorny issue for Medical Staff
Offices.
The updated edition of the Ideal Credentialing Standards can
be found on the NAMSS website.
