The Process of Ensuring a Care Provider Has the Proper

question 8

Multiple Choice

The process of ensuring a care provider has the proper qualifications to practice medicine before granting him privileges, contracting with him as part of a managed care plan, or hiring him in a medical practice is

• A) checking references.
• B) credentialing.
• C) licensing.
• D) accrediting.

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