Discuss the relationships between quality outcomes and credentialing and privileging, and discuss future issues in credentialing and privileging.

CREDENTIALING OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS  by John C. Hyde II

Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to

• Understand the need for credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers;
• Define the steps and elements of the credentialing and privileging process;
• Discuss the relationships between quality outcomes and credentialing and privileging; and
• Discuss future issues in credentialing and privileging.