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05/04/2026

Great article!

Building a medical practice that’s truly resilient can feel like pushing a rock up a hill. However, physicians who are ready, willing and able to stay adaptable and seize opportunities will give their medical practices staying power.

04/30/2026

Great interview with Dr Handa on the health and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals. Listen to real life examples, studies and personal experiences of a highly respected practicing physician. Early warning signs of metabolic disorders are discussed and useful solutions are offered.

Please Listen, Like and Share with your colleagues and friends.

Dr. Anna Handa, MD, Dip. ACLM, joins the Healthcare Consultants Podcast to discuss one of the most overlooked issues in modern medicine: metabolic dysfunction t

04/22/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie Nanney, CFP, CPFA and her colleagues at Private Vista Financial for being nationally recognized by Autohub as one of the 200 Women to Watch in the financial planning industry!

The Heath Practice Advisors Group is also honored to have Stephanie as one of our outstanding members working with healthcare professionals on their business needs throughout the Midwest.

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03/30/2026

Happy Doctors Day!

02/02/2026

What is provider credentialing?

➡️Provider credentialing refers to a regulated procedure for evaluating the qualifications of certain types of providers. This crucial safety measure mandates that providers, including doctors, dentists, and other allied healthcare professionals, demonstrate they possess the necessary education, training, and licenses to treat patients. Hospitals and health plans verify the information provided by the provider before they can be recognized as an in-network provider.

➡️ The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) also mandate this credentialing process. CMS requires it for a provider to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. Additionally, most hospitals seek Joint Commission accreditation to showcase their dedication to delivering high-quality care.

How the provider credentialing process works?

➡️ The provider enrollment and credentialing process consists of several steps. A provider must complete this process for each health plan they wish to enroll with.

➡️ The physician provides the necessary information, which includes contact details, a current CV, education and training history, licenses and certificates, affiliations with medical groups and hospitals, Board certifications, any sanctions or malpractice history, proof of liability insurance, and peer references.

➡️ The health plan or provider organization verifies that all the information is accurate and current.

➡️ If no issues arise, the provider organization or health plan grants credentials to the provider.

➡️ The physician credentialing process can take anywhere from 30 days to six months or longer, especially if the credentialing information is sent via fax or mail.

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01/29/2026

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