A huge rural health fund just became real. It’s $50B over 5 years (FY26–FY30), with $10B/year and a single, one-time application. States submit once; CMS announces awards by December 31, 2025. If you lead an FQHC, HCCN/PCA, or a public health team, your state is already sketching its plan. The question is whether your projects Read more…
Recredentialing in Healthcare: How to Stay Ahead of Expirations
Credentialing doesn’t end when you’re approved; it resets every few years. Miss a recredentialing deadline and the fallout is immediate: silent terminations, denied claims for care you already delivered, and a long, unplanned slog to get back in network. This guide breaks down what recredentialing is, why it matters, and how to stay ahead without Read more…
Group Practice Credentialing: How to Onboard New Providers Faster
For group practices, credentialing isn’t a task—it’s a treadmill. New hires to onboard, existing files to maintain, recredentialing cycles to juggle, and payer linkages that have to be exactly right or claims get stuck. Whether you manage five providers or fifty, the admin math adds up fast. This guide calls out the specific pain points Read more…
Credentialing for Nurse Practitioners and PAs: What You Need to Know
Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) keep clinics running—often covering the margin between “busy” and “we’re booked out a month.” But their credentialing? It’s rarely plug-and-play. Between state scope rules, payer quirks, and supervising agreements, the process can eat weeks if you’re not deliberate. This guide breaks down the NP/PA-specific gotchas, how to keep Read more…
10 Credentialing Mistakes That Delay Your Reimbursements
Credentialing is the front door to getting paid. If it’s jammed, nobody’s happy: providers can’t bill, patients wait, and clinics bleed cash. The kicker? Most of the slowdowns come from small, preventable mistakes that snowball into months of delays, denials, and rework. The good news: with a little discipline (and the right systems), you can Read more…
How Long Does Medical Credentialing Take? A State-by-State Guide
If you’re a physician, NP, or clinic leader trying to join payer networks, you’ve probably asked the question no one likes to answer: how long is credentialing going to take? Short answer: it depends—on your state, your payer mix, and how buttoned-up your paperwork is. Most folks land in the 60–120 day window. Some wait Read more…
Emerging AI Technologies for Small Medical Practices
Running a small or growing medical practice is like walking a tightrope. You’re delivering great patient care while balancing paperwork and budget constraints. No wonder 54% of physicians are most excited about AI healthcare innovations that reduce administrative burdens, according to a recent American Medical Association (AMA) survey.1 AI tools for medical practices, such as Read more…
Unlocking the Power of AI Scribes: A Game-Changer for Independent Practices
Running an independent medical practice has never been easy. Rising administrative burdens, shrinking reimbursement rates, and relentless burnout can make it feel like you’re juggling flaming swords. Now, imagine being able to hand off some of that weight to a digital tool that can help with paperwork, boost revenue, and even brings joy back to medicine. Read more…
Stitch PEO Enhances Healthcare Management for Providers Partnering with CureMD
Healthcare providers face a staggering number of administrative tasks, from managing HR and payroll to ensuring regulatory compliance. In fact, research shows that doctors spend over 15 hours a week on paperwork—time that could be dedicated to patient care. This administrative overload doesn’t just consume valuable resources; it directly impacts patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. Read more…