Why is credentialing important?

Credentialing is the process of forming and maintaining the relationship between a provider and a place of business such a hospital where the services would be provided. Likewise, contracting is the process of forming and maintaining relationships between a provider and a payer. Any lapse in either of these processes, or any delay in the setting up of these relationship[ only costs time and money for any practice, and does not allow you to effectively services your patients to the highest level.