4 Elements of Medical Malpractice
4 elements of medical malpractice include (1) professional duty owed to the patient; (2) breach of duty; (3) injury caused by breach and (4) resulting damages.
September 1, 2021
Important healthcare industry and credentialing information
The primary objective of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ acclaimed credentialing blog is to serve as a comprehensive source of valuable and educational content within the realm of credentialing. Our blog focuses on delivering pertinent industry insights, news, updates, and advancements in the field. Additionally, we provide in-depth coverage of critical topics such as delegated credentialing, provider enrollment, and medical malpractice news, along with discussions on best practices and other pertinent industry developments.
Our blog keeps you well-informed about the latest trends and innovations in credentialing, primary source verification (PSV), delegated credentialing, provider enrollment, and medical professional liability insurance (MPLI). All of our content is meticulously curated and authored by the expert credentialing specialists team affiliated with Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, including the renowned Primoris Credentialing Network, which stands as the largest credentialing Independent Practice Association (IPA) in the nation, Fifth Avenue Agency and 5ACVO.
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Demystifying Delegated Provider Enrollment
Primoris simplifies delegated provider enrollment. With multiple health plan and network options, delegated provider enrollment is done with ONE application.
August 23, 2021
Is medical malpractice the same as medical professional liability?
Medical malpractice and medical professional liability (MPL) are two terms that may seem similar but they are very different and require unique solutions.
August 19, 2021
Smarter Credentialing Means Less Work For You
Smarter credentialing to us equals less work for you while simultaneously giving you more control of the process using best in class technology.
August 18, 2021
What is Provider Enrollment?
Provider enrollment is the provider credentialing and health plan application process that when complete and accepted, allows providers to be reimbursed.
August 17, 2021
4 Largest Medical Malpractice Payouts of the Decade (2010–2020)
Medical malpractice claims are costly and frequent. Here are the 4 largest medical malpractice payouts of the decade (2010-2020) including a $74,500,000 payout.
August 12, 2021
What is a CVO?
A CVO provides organizations with efficient credentialing processes that conduct a thorough verification on practitioners. 5ACVO streamlines this process.
August 11, 2021
What is a credentialing IPA?
A credentialing IPA is a group of independent providers sharing core values, aggregating together, creating efficiencies in the credentialing process.
August 9, 2021
What is MPLI?
MPLI is Medical Professional Liability Insurance covering areas as settlement cost, attorney fees and medical damages, not protection from criminal acts.
August 9, 2021
What is Primary Source Verification?
Primary Source Verification authenticates a providers’ credentials such as education, training, work history, license, certifications, peer reviews and more.
August 9, 2021
Award Winner Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services Wins at 38th Healthcare Advertising Awards
Award winners Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services and 5ACVO won for healthcare advertising from the 38th Healthcare Awards leading the way with excellence!
August 6, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Program Update
United Healthcare’s Summary of COVID-19 Dates outlines the beginning and end dates of program, process or procedure changes implemented as a result of COVID-19.
June 2, 2020
TriWest extending PC3 referrals
TriWest is extending Patient Centered Community Care (PC3) referrals previously set to expire 1/1/2020 – 7/31/2020, to a new expiration of 9/30/2020.
May 28, 2020
Humana Administrative and Telehealth Update
Please visit humana.com/coronavirus for an important COVID-19 update from Humana to our Primoris Network Member Providers. Below is a quick summary of the communication update.
May 15, 2020
Humana waiving PCP Copays (COVID Update)
Humana is waiving PCP copays effective 5/1/2020 through 12/31/2020. Please visit humana.com/provider/coronavirus for details.
May 6, 2020
Accelerated and Advance Medicare Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is authorizing accelerated and advance payments of Medicare with qualification requirements.
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services
At Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services, we believe it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize two things: the health and well-being of our team including their families and our commitment to provide
March 24, 2020