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Glossary

Credentialing Committee

The credentialing committee reviews verified provider files and recommends approval of network participation or clinical privileges.

The credentialing committee is the body that examines fully verified provider files and decides whether to recommend approval for network participation or clinical privileging. Its members weigh the verification results, qualifications, and any flagged history before forwarding a recommendation. The committee usually depends on the medical staff office to assemble and present each file for review.