What is Recredentialing and How Often Does it Occur?

Recredentialing is the periodic review and renewal of your credentials to ensure ongoing compliance with standards. Most organizations re-credential providers every 2-3 years, with hospitals typically following a 2-year cycle and insurance plans varying between 2-3 years. The recredentialing process involves updating your application with any changes to licenses, certifications, practice locations, or incidents, and may include peer review evaluations and quality metric assessments. It’s generally less intensive than initial credentialing but still requires attention to deadlines and documentation updates.