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The Difference Between Credentialing and Contracting

October 5, 2025 / admin / Articles, Contracting, Credentialing, Credentialing Challenges, Credentialing Company, Credentialing Costs, Credentialing Management, Credentialing Optimization, Credentialing Services, Payer Contracting, Recredentialing
Two Professional Caucasian Medical Doctors Needing Credentialing and Contracting

If you’re a healthcare provider trying to get paid by insurance companies, you’ve likely encountered the terms “credentialing” and “contracting” more times than you can count. While these processes are often mentioned together, they serve distinctly different purposes in establishing your ability to treat patients and receive reimbursement from payers. Many providers assume these terms […]

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Why Providers Need Both Credentialing and Contracting

October 1, 2025 / admin / Articles, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contracting, Credentialing, Credentialing and Contracting, Medical Credentialing, Payer Contract, Payer Contract Management, Payer Contracting, Payor Contract, Payor Contracting
A White, Male Medical Doctor Signing Paperwork. Sitting at a desk.

Healthcare providers often view credentialing and contracting as separate administrative hurdles they must clear to start practicing. While these processes might seem distinct on the surface, they’re actually two sides of the same coin, both essential components of establishing a viable healthcare practice. Knowing why both are necessary, and how they work together, can save […]

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What Comes First: Credentialing or Contracting?

September 18, 2025 / admin / Articles, Contract Negotiation, Contracting, Credentialing, Credentialing and Contracting, Credentialing Challenges, Credentialing Documentation, Credentialing Software, Credentialing Technology, Payer Contracting
Twin White Male Medical Doctors Looking at Each Other

Healthcare providers entering the world of insurance partnerships face a chicken-and-egg dilemma that can make even seasoned professionals scratch their heads. Should you get credentialed first, or should you secure contracts before diving into the credentialing process? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and knowing the nuances can save you months of […]

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Behavioral Health Payer Contracting

November 22, 2024 / admin / Articles, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Contracting, Behavioral Health Payer Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Contracting, Contracting Fee Schedule, Fee Schedule, Fee Schedule Management, Fee-for-Service, Fee-for-service Model
White Male Payer Contracting Specialist

Behavioral health providers face unique challenges when it comes to payer contracting. The landscape has grown increasingly complex, especially as mental health parity laws have evolved and the demand for behavioral health services has surged in recent years. Let’s dive into the intricacies of behavioral health payer contracting and explore what providers need to know […]

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The Importance of Credentialing and Contracting

February 21, 2023 / admin / Articles, Contracting, Credentialing, Credentialing and Contracting, Medical Credentialing, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payer Rejection
White Female Credentialing Professional

Credentialing and contracting are essential components of healthcare operations. Credentialing is the process of verifying the qualifications and professional background of healthcare providers, while contracting involves establishing agreements between healthcare providers and payers to ensure payment for services rendered. These processes are crucial for ensuring that healthcare providers deliver high-quality services and receive fair compensation […]

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  • Behavioral Health
  • DME
  • Urgent Care
  • Speech Therapy
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
  • Substance Abuse
  • Genetic Testing
  • Pharmacogenetic (PGx)
  • Toxicology
  • Allergy Testing
  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • OBGYN
  • Internal Medicine
  • Biologics and Specialty Drugs
  • Telestroke and Teleneurology
  • Digital Therapeutics (DTx)
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
  • Home Infusion Therapy
  • Sleep Study Labs
  • Physical Therapy (PT)
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  • COVID-19 Testing

Recent Posts

  • Behavioral Health Credentialing

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    Managing Provider Payer Audits

  • White Male Doctor w/ Black Female Administrator

    Top 12 Reasons Why Claims Get Denied

  • White Male and Female Doctors in Need of Credentialing

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  • A White, Male Medical Doctor Signing Paperwork. Sitting at a desk.

    Why Providers Need Both Credentialing and Contracting

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