Credentialing and privileging processes may overlap and can occur simultaneously. The first step in the privileging process is usually application for clinical privileges by a practitioner.

Delegated credentialing for telehealth providers has become commonplace since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) relaxed the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospitals more ...

[29] Privileging system: Sometimes referred to as credentialing. A process that includes the collection, assessment, and verification of provider data in accordance with specified standards and ...