Glossary
Hospital Affiliation
A provider's admitting or clinical relationship with a hospital, which is verified as part of credentialing.
A hospital affiliation describes the relationship a provider holds with a hospital, such as admitting privileges or membership on its medical staff. These affiliations are confirmed during credentialing, typically through primary source verification directly with the facility, to validate where and in what capacity a provider has practiced. They are closely tied to privileging, since the affiliation reflects the clinical activities the hospital has authorized.