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CPCS Medical Staff Credentialing &
Standards



Typically employed or contracted by a healthcare organization including, but not limited to,
hospitals (health systems), health plans, ambulatory care settings, group practices, and
credentialing verification organizations.

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist




All licensed Independent practitioners must be credentialed and privileged through the
organized Medical staff structure.

Initial Appointment / Clinical privileges/ practioners covered according to TJC




HP's and MBHO's must have documented Credentialing policies and procedures that apply to
all practitioners who provide care to the organizations members

Initial Appointment / Clinical privileges/ practioners covered according to the NCQA




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The Governing body determines, in accordance with Staye Law, which categories of
practitioners are eligible for appointment to the medical staff. At a minimum the medical staff
must be composed of MD 's and DO's.

Initial Appointment / Clinical privileges/ practioners covered according to CMS




Requires verification from the medical school or accepted PSV

Verification of Medical education according to the TJC




The AMA, the AOA, and the ECFMG

TJC Accepted PSV for medical education




Requires HP/CVO the highest of three levels of education and training.

Verification of Medical education according to the NCQA




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Graduation from medical or professional school, residency, board certification.

The three levels of education and training as defined by NCQA




The medical staff must have a mechanism to examine evidence of professional education

Verification of Medical education according to CMS




Requires verification from the primary source or designated equivalent sources.

Verification of postgraduate training according to TJC




AMA and AOA

TJC accepted PSV for postgraduate training




The highest of the three levels of education and training attained. If board certified, than board
certification suffices.

Verification of postgraduate training according to NCQA




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