Medical Staff Office & Privileges
UPA teams with the hospital to provide administrative and support services
to the Medical Staff.
The
Medical Staff Office is a liaison between medical staff clinicians and hospital administration.
Managed by University Physicians’ Association, Inc., the Medical
Staff Office supports the medical staff by the coordination of the clinical
privileges and credentialing process; and sustaining the medical staff
officers, medical staff committees and committee chairs in fulfillment
of their responsibilities. The Medical Staff abides by the Medical Staff
Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies.
The Medical Staff Office provides new provider onboarding assistance for
the hospital.
- One location for all credentialing needs.
- Application for privileges are obtained via a request through the Medical
Staff Office.
"Credentialing is the essence for quality patient care and provider
payment."
-Kerrie Harless, VP, Credentialing & Physician Services