Credentialing Services

At AstralMed, we understand that credentialing is a vital component of your healthcare practice, ensuring that all providers are qualified to deliver care. Our credentialing services begin with a comprehensive verification process that includes checking the provider’s education, training, board certifications, and work history. We meticulously gather and validate documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant standards, minimizing the risk of potential liabilities and enhancing patient safety.

Our team also navigates the complex landscape of insurance credentialing, ensuring that providers are enrolled with the appropriate payers. We handle all necessary paperwork and follow up diligently to expedite the credentialing process. By streamlining this critical function, we help your practice maintain a robust network of insurance partnerships, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care while we manage the intricacies of credentialing.

Provider Enrollment

AstralMed offers comprehensive provider enrollment services that simplify the process of getting your healthcare professionals contracted with various insurance payers. We understand the importance of timely and accurate enrollment, which is why our team is dedicated to managing all aspects of this process. From gathering necessary documentation to completing applications and ensuring compliance with payer requirements, we handle every detail to prevent delays.

Once enrolled, we continuously monitor the status of applications and maintain open communication with payers. This proactive approach ensures that any issues are promptly addressed, allowing providers to focus on patient care without the burden of administrative obstacles. Our commitment to thorough provider enrollment helps your practice expand its patient base and improve revenue potential.

Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance

Credentialing doesn’t stop once a provider is enrolled; ongoing monitoring and compliance are essential for maintaining standards. At AstralMed, we implement a robust system for continuous monitoring of provider credentials, licenses, and certifications. Our team regularly checks for expirations, updates, and any disciplinary actions that may affect your providers’ ability to practice. This diligence ensures that your practice remains compliant with industry regulations and payer requirements.

In addition, we assist in implementing best practices for maintaining documentation and adherence to regulatory standards. By providing you with timely reminders and support for renewals and re-credentialing processes, we help safeguard your practice against potential compliance issues. This proactive monitoring fosters confidence in your provider network, ensuring that your team is equipped to deliver safe and quality patient care.

Privileging Services

AstralMed recognizes the importance of privileging in ensuring that healthcare providers are authorized to perform specific procedures within your practice. Our privileging services begin with a thorough assessment of each provider’s qualifications, experience, and competency related to the procedures they wish to perform. We work closely with your organization to define the necessary privileges based on established guidelines and best practices.

Our team also facilitates the application process for privileging, coordinating between your practice and any relevant oversight bodies. By managing this process efficiently, we help you maintain a high standard of care and minimize risks associated with unprivileged practices. Our goal is to support your practice in delivering safe, effective healthcare by ensuring that all providers have the appropriate privileges to meet patient needs.

Re-credentialing Services

Re-credentialing is a critical process that ensures providers maintain their qualifications over time, and AstralMed is dedicated to making this process seamless. Our re-credentialing services involve the comprehensive review and verification of a provider’s credentials at regular intervals as mandated by regulatory bodies and insurance payers. We ensure that all necessary documentation is collected, verified, and submitted on time to prevent any disruption in a provider’s ability to practice or receive reimbursement.

Additionally, we streamline the re-credentialing process by setting reminders and managing timelines effectively. Our team communicates proactively with providers to gather required updates and information, making the process as efficient as possible. By prioritizing recredentialing, we help safeguard your practice’s compliance and reputation, ensuring that your healthcare team continues to provide quality care without administrative interruptions.

Customized Credentialing Solutions

At AstralMed, we recognize that every healthcare organization has unique needs when it comes to credentialing. That’s why we offer customized credentialing solutions tailored to fit your specific requirements. Whether you are a small practice or a large healthcare organization, our team works closely with you to develop a credentialing strategy that aligns with your operational goals and compliance needs.

Value Pack

• Enrollment initiated within 24 hours of onboarding
• End-to-end handling of applications, follow-ups, and verifications
• 95% success rate on first submission
• Includes annual re-credentialing reminders
• Provider profile audit at no extra cost
• We continue working for free if delayed beyond agreed timeline