Credentialing in healthcare is one of the best ways to avoid reputational and financial damage, as well as fines, civil monetary penalties, litigation and malpractice claims. Hiring a CVO, or an organization that conducts primary source verification of practitioner credentials for other organizations is an approved way for healthcare organizations to reduce the administrative burden of credentials verification. CVOs have passed a rigorous evaluation process that proves it meets or exceeds industry standards, including a commitment to patient safety, thorough data collection and analysis, and continuous monitoring. Several factors should be considered when hiring a CVO, which should have a proven record of providing high-quality, up-to-date, and accurate provider data.
