What was your primary motivation for implementing a provider-based information management system?( n = 88)

Shorten credentialing times

Respond to provider requests

Other

14 %

14 %

Reduce credentialing cost and needed headcount

10 %

63 %

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Provider Application Assistance

An increasing number of healthcare organizations are assisting employed providers with the application or renewal of state medical licenses. In 2025, 48 % of organizations offer this support, up from 32 % in 2021.

Amid ongoing physician shortages, organizations are also seeking ways to ease the administrative burden on providers 4 as a strategy to enhance recruitment and retention. Supporting this timeconsuming task not only reduces stress and potential burnout but also reinforces organizational loyalty by demonstrating a commitment to provider well-being.

Does your organization provide assistance with the application or renewal of their state license( s) for employed providers?( n = 471)

Automation Specialists

Modern software opens the door for greater integration, flexibility, automation, and optimization, but it is also complex to set up and maintain. Many organizations are consolidating to one software for credentialing, privileging, and provider enrollment.

Does your credentialing department have a dedicated database administrator / IT specialist to assist in automation of credentialing, privileging, processing and integration of data?( n = 448)

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