Hospital privileges and insurance credentialing are separate but related processes. Hospital credentialing grants permission to admit and treat patients at that facility, while insurance credentialing allows billing that insurer for services. Many insurance companies require active hospital privileges as part of their credentialing criteria, viewing hospital affiliation as validation of clinical competence. Loss of hospital privileges can trigger notification requirements to insurance companies and may jeopardize insurance panel participation depending on contract terms.
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