Medical Licensing Blog
A medical license is a legal document issued by the relevant medical board in any given state that allows an individual to practice medicine and provide direct patient care as a physician. Having a medical license is vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, as it enables physicians to practice with the highest…
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As a physician, navigating the credentialing and privileging process can be complex and time-consuming, and knowing what to expect is essential for successfully obtaining hospital privileges and beginning your practice. At its core, the process requires providing documentation that confirms your credentials are sufficient to allow you to qualify for physician privileges. This documentation may…
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Yes, it’s possible for a medical professional to hold multiple medical licenses, and you may find that having multiple licenses can provide greater opportunities for professional growth and increased flexibility in your career. Holding multiple licenses allows you to practice in multiple states or even internationally, taking advantage of a wider network of healthcare providers…
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As physicians, the medical licensing process can be a daunting task. With a vast amount of available services to choose from and hours of potential research to undergo, how do you know which service is the right fit? The answer to this question is fairly straightforward: look for an exceptional medical licensing service that provides…
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Whether you attended medical school in the United States, internationally or as a refugee, becoming a licensed doctor requires you to enter an accredited residency program, pass all required examinations, and demonstrate that you have the proper qualifications for licensure. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining your medical license in the…
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Failing to renew your medical license on time can have devastating repercussions. Make sure your medical license is always renewed on time when it’s due, so you don’t have any issues providing medical care. Don’t even wait for a medical license renewal grace period. What Happens If Your Medical License Expires? An expired medical license…
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Healthcare organizations and insurance companies depend on credentialing to verify each care provider’s competency levels, information and skills. This process is essential for protecting patients and upholding a high standard of care. Understanding the provider credentialing process flow can be helpful for providers. Here, we’ll look at the steps required in the credentialing process, the…
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Hospital credentialing errors are a common cause of costly onboarding delays that prevent providers from seeing patients in a timely fashion. After you have worked hard to recruit the best provider you could find, to meet a dire need at your facility, imagine the frustration of this provider being delayed by a credentialing error. Avoid…
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Now more than ever before, it is important for hospitals and hospital systems to streamline their provider credentialing process to help ease staffing shortages. Many credentialing related hurdles such as inefficient processes, mistakes that increase costs and lengthy onboarding procedures, can impede the timely hiring of physicians. However, healthcare organizations that streamline these processes can…
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If more than ten years have gone by since you passed an examination such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) or an American Board Exam, you may be required to take an American Board certification or the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX). If you are unsure about anything regarding medical license or exam expiration…
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