<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Credentialing Briefing</title><description>Dated, sourced notes on credentialing software, managed services and the rules behind both. From Credentialing Scorecard, operated by Metolius Health.</description><link>https://credentialing.software/</link><item><title>California sets payer credentialing deadlines</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/california-ab-1041/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/california-ab-1041/</guid><description>Plans must acknowledge an application within 10 business days, decide within 90 days, and grant provisional approval if they miss the deadline.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Certified is not accredited: how to check a CVO&apos;s NCQA status</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/check-cvo-ncqa-status/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/check-cvo-ncqa-status/</guid><description>A CVO&apos;s marketing and the NCQA directory do not always agree. We record each firm&apos;s status straight from the directory: certified (and for how many elements), accredited, scheduled, expired or denied.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NCQA&apos;s 2027 credentialing standards are out</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/ncqa-2027-standards/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/ncqa-2027-standards/</guid><description>The standards apply to surveys starting July 1, 2027. The substantive changes are not public; NCQA sells the standards.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NPDB will merge its two query services into &quot;NPDB Query&quot;</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/npdb-query-merge/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/npdb-query-merge/</guid><description>One-Time Query and Continuous Query become one service on December 4, and Continuous Query enrollments move over in December. Ask your software vendor or CVO whether their NPDB integration is tested against it.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>symplr&apos;s owners inject about $175 million in a debt restructuring</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/symplr-restructuring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/symplr-restructuring/</guid><description>Bloomberg reported a preferred equity injection from symplr&apos;s private equity backers as part of a debt restructuring. No customer-facing changes were reported.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medallion buys Andros, an NCQA-certified CVO</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/medallion-acquires-andros/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/medallion-acquires-andros/</guid><description>Terms were not disclosed, and no migration timeline was published. Plans that delegate to Andros should confirm which legal entity will hold the NCQA certification, and for which verification elements.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Plan Finder will show plan-supplied directories for 2027</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/plan-finder-directories/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/plan-finder-directories/</guid><description>Medicare beneficiaries will see plan-supplied network listings during open enrollment. Make sure payer rosters and credentialing records are current.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Licensure compacts keep growing</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/licensure-compacts/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/licensure-compacts/</guid><description>The Counseling Compact has nine operational jurisdictions and the IMLC added Alaska. PA compact privileges are expected in early 2027.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DEA&apos;s telemedicine registration rule is in final review</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/dea-telemedicine-rule/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/dea-telemedicine-rule/</guid><description>The final rule went to White House regulatory review on August 25, 2026. Current telemedicine prescribing flexibilities expire December 31, 2026.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HealthStream says CredentialStream revenue grew about 14%</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/credentialstream-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/credentialstream-revenue/</guid><description>HealthStream cited conversions from its older credentialing products. Customers on those products should ask about HealthStream&apos;s plans for them.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Assured raises a $19 million Series A</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/assured-series-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/assured-series-a/</guid><description>Assured sells AI agents that do credentialing and enrollment work, not just track it. Ask for audited turnaround data rather than headline percentages.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MedTrainer adds privileging and board approval</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/medtrainer-privileging/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/medtrainer-privileging/</guid><description>Privilege forms, e-signatures from providers and board members, and board routing now sit inside MedTrainer&apos;s credentialing platform. Ambulatory groups that ran a separate tool for privileging can reassess.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is DataSpring still free for providers?</title><link>https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/dataspring-still-free/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://credentialing.software/briefing/notes/dataspring-still-free/</guid><description>Yes, as of September 22, 2026. The ADA says it will hold the company to its agreement to keep provider services free.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>