How does HealthPartners credential providers?
HealthPartners reviews the credentials of providers who want to join a HealthPartners provider network. This is in compliance with NCQA standards and all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. HealthPartners credentialing system ensures that highly qualified and competent professional staff will meet our members health care needs. Individual health care professionals must meet specific, objective criteria to ensure professional competency and receive credentials from HealthPartners. HealthPartners credentials individuals upon application for participation in the network, and verifies those credentials every two to three years thereafter as specified by regulatory and accreditation requirements. Providers must meet qualifications in nine areas, including education, licensing, experience, registrations, malpractice history, insurance and more. Providers must also meet continuing education requirements as designated by their specialty or industry.
