The cost of delayed hospital privileging
A provider’s frustrating wait
Let’s say a provider group hires a new orthopedic surgeon.
They have patients waiting, a fully booked surgery schedule, and a growing demand for joint replacement procedures. But before they can start, the surgeon must first be granted hospital privileges at multiple partner hospitals.
Weeks pass, then months. Paperwork is misplaced. Verifications drag on. Endless back-and-forth among administrators, insurers, and hospital committees stalls progress.
By the time privileges are finally granted, the hospital has lost valuable revenue, patients have rescheduled procedures, and frustration has spread throughout the system.
A health system’s compliance nightmare
Now, imagine a large health system bringing on a new cardiologist to expand its heart care program. The provider is highly qualified, with specialized training in advanced cardiac procedures. However, before they can step into the cath lab, the hospital must verify their credentials, training, and experience to grant privileges.