Understanding Telemedicine Credentialing Options

This program has been approved for 1.5 CEs from the MS Nursing Home Administrator Board.

Course Curriculum
During this program we will discuss the options and requirements for credentialing telemedicine practitioners under the CMS regulations, HFAP, and Joint Commission standards. It will include a discussion of required policies, procedures, and bylaws language as well as the contractual requirements under the CMS regulations. Both acute care and critical access regulations will be discussed.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant will be able to:
1.  Discuss CMS regulations, HFAP, and Joint Commission requirements for credentialing telemedicine practitioners in both acute care and critical access hospitals
2.  Determine necessary bylaws language, policies, and procedures for credentialing telemedicine practitioners in order to meet CMS regulations and accreditation requirements
3.  Evaluate contracts to determine if all CMS-required language is present

Speaker: Kathy Matzka, CPMSM, CPCS, FMSP

Ms. Matzka is a speaker, consultant, and writer with over 30 years’ experience in credentialing, privileging, and medical staff services. She worked for 13 years as a hospital medical staff coordinator before consulting, and she is certified by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) in both Medical Staff Management and Provider Credentialing.

Kathy worked with NAMSS’ Education Committee to develop and edit educational materials related to the field including CPCS and CPMSM Certification Exam Preparatory Courses and has served as instructor for NAMSS for eleven years. Currently, she serves on the Credentialing Resource Center’s News, Analysis, and Education Board.