Awards have become so common today that it is sometimes difficult to remember their importance. Awards can validate a company’s products and services, lending credibility to leaders and their teams. Earning a distinction speaks to a company’s dedication and work ethic and can transform its reputation from lukewarm to white-hot, setting it apart from its competitors.
Consumers want to know if the company they are considering working with can be trusted and dependable. A positive image can make a world of difference. Awards can increase consumer confidence.
On the inside, looking out, awards can motivate employees, reminding them their challenging work and progress have not gone unnoticed. It is acknowledged and appreciated. Staff morale can improve. When companies evolve to face industry challenges, recognition helps their employees realize their contributions are valued. When a company wins an award, the entire company wins. Getting any award is a cause for celebration.
We are pleased to announce that Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ credentialing blog won a 2022 Gold Award from Aster Healthcare Awards and a 2022 Silver Award in the 39th Annual Healthcare ADAwards. After winning a Silver Award for its 5ACVO credentialing campaign the previous year, Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services worked hard to score another major victory. This accolade is the latest in an extensive list that displays our commitment to providing outstanding service on multiple fronts.
- 2022 Healthcare ADAwards: Silver Award, in recognition of the new healthcare credentialing blog
- 2022 Aster Healthcare Awards: Gold Award, in honor of the new healthcare credentialing blog
- 2021 Aster Healthcare Awards: Bronze Award, in honor of Primoris Credentialing Network’s website
- 2021 Aster Healthcare Awards: Silver Award, in honor of 5ACVO’s website
- 2021 Aster Healthcare Awards: Silver Award, in recognition of 5ACVO’s “Credentialing: Before & After” credentialing campaign
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Credentialing Accreditation
- HealthSmart Audit: 100% score
The Healthcare ADAwards
Since 1983, the Healthcare Advertising Awards have honored national healthcare marketing and advertising efforts. The Healthcare Advertising Awards is the oldest competition to spotlight companies that best bring awareness to healthcare services and projects.
As the industry has evolved artistically and technically, so have the standards. The awards stand as testaments to superior creativity and execution.
With 4,300+ entries, the event is one of the largest advertising award events in the country. A national panel of judges assessed all entries in a variety of categories. They based their decisions on creativity, quality, and overall impact.
Eligible groups included:
- Hospitals
- Academic Medical Centers
- Healthcare Systems
- Insurance Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Miscellaneous Healthcare Companies
Awards are given in 54 categories that include:
- Newspaper Advertising
- Magazine Advertising
- Newsletters
- Direct Mail
- Posters
- Brochures
- Patient Handbooks
- Websites
- Blog Sites
- Podcasts
- Electronic Advertising
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Healthcare ADAwards
Last year’s 38th Healthcare Advertising Awards was a fruitful event for Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services. Our member company, 5ACVO, earned a Silver Award for its “Credentialing: Before & After 5ACVO” campaign, while we also received a Merit for Website Refresh.
5ACVO was one of 322 entries that received a Silver Award for the one-page visual highlighting the challenges of credentialing and the benefits of outsourcing the process to an industry-leading credentials verification organization like 5ACVO.
The company’s Smarter Credentialing reduces the 52 conventional credentialing actions to 6 simple steps by utilizing cutting-edge technology and a highly effective team. The award-winning publication demonstrates 5ACVO’s prowess at keeping things simple so qualified healthcare providers can get to work faster.
Our credentialing blog was spotlighted at this year’s 39th Healthcare Advertising Awards. The blog is an all-in-one source for industry professionals, encompassing informative articles about credentialing, medical malpractice, and hot-button issues.
Some notable articles worth reading include:
- Is There A Statute Of Limitations For Medical Malpractice Claims?
- What Are The 3 Stages Of Provider Enrollment?
- What is PECOS (Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System)?
- 9 Steps To Enroll As A COVID-19 Vaccine Provider
- Dr. Christopher Duntsch, aka Dr. Death, Part I of IV
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Aster Healthcare Awards
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ provider enrollment company, Primoris Credentialing Network, strengthened its claim as the Midwest’s largest Independent Practice Association.
Primoris recently won a Bronze Award from the 2021 Aster Healthcare Awards in recognition of its website and its dedication to maintaining consistent technical enhancements and solutions. These features offer healthcare providers a better way to enroll in 54+ delegated and non-delegated health plans and network options.
The Aster Awards call attention to healthcare marketing messaging that excels in healthcare communication. Founded in 2002, the national competition is one of the most prestigious events of its kind. Receiving an Aster Award is not an easy accomplishment. Candidates must impress experienced judges amid a vast pool of equally talented entrants. Primoris’ website did just that.
The company’s website details its services, highlighting its technological growth expertise, health plans, networks, and administrative simplicity.
“We believe in keeping it as simple as possible,” states Brad Bond, COO and Co-Founder of Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services. “Less paperwork is better. A single application for numerous delegated plans reduces paperwork, saving time and money.”
The website was praised for cleanly displaying its information in a format that exhibits authority and sophistication. Primoris’ website design reflects its mission to remain a trusted partner of healthcare providers nationwide.
Not to be outdone was Primoris’ sister credentialing company, 5ACVO.
5ACVO’s “Credentialing: Before & After” was met with accolades, winning a Silver Aster Award at the same event. The then-newly branded 5ACVO website garnered another Silver Aster Award, demonstrating the company’s detailed credentialing insight.
Joe Spann, CEO of 5ACVO says, “We work behind the scenes in the daily grind of credentialing to do our part towards the goal we all share of helping those fighting ailments get the help they need. 5ACVO works tirelessly behind the scenes so that healthcare providers can give patients the best care possible, without disruptions caused by the tedious credentialing process.”
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Other Successes
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Credentialing Accreditation
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services completed the lengthy, complex auditing process to earn NCQA credentialing accreditation, spearheaded by our Executive Credentialing Director, Jillian Davis, CPCS.
Founded in 1990, NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Its studies show how well health plans and doctors provide care and identify organizations that improve care.
NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane states, “Achieving NCQA Credentialing Accreditation demonstrates that Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services has the systems, process, and personnel in place to conduct credentialing in accordance with the strictest quality standards.”
NCQA accredits and certifies a wide spectrum of healthcare organizations and acknowledges clinicians and practices in critical performance areas. Its Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) remains the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare. NCQA’s website contains information to help consumers, employers, and others make more informed healthcare choices.
NCQA Credentialing Accreditation shows that credentialing organizations can:
- Deliver a smooth and meticulous credentialing process.
- Follow federal and state requirements.
- Present the industry’s best practices.
Since credentialing is crucial to the healthcare system, companies like Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services that obtain NCQA Credentialing Accreditation prove their worth to providers nationwide.
Primoris Credentialing Network’s HealthSmart Audit
In 2021, HealthSmart, one of the largest third-party administrators in the United States, conducted a delegated oversight audit on Primoris Credentialing Network’s credentialing policies and procedures.
Primoris scored a 100% audit score:
- Policy and Procedure Compliance: 100% out of 100%
- Initial Credentialing Compliance: 100% out of 100%
- Recredentialing Compliance: 100% out of 100%
- Area(s) of deficiency: None
Primoris co-founder Brad Bond and Donna Gaydos, Chief Cultural Officer, and the Primoris team spearheaded audit efforts; their 387+ years of industry experience served them well during this audit. However, this was not the only audit the team had to contend with. This audit is one of many that Primoris must go through each year to maintain delegation agreements with its health plan and network provider enrollment options. Such audits assess the company’s adherence to accreditor and certifying body standards, data handling policies and procedures, roster quality and accuracy, and data management technology security.
This victory means Primoris is a preferred provider enrollment service company in the HealthSmart network. Enrolled providers can access a Customer Service Team to answer questions about claims, utilization management, and other provider issues. Providers can also use exclusive resources like provider manuals, newsletters, the HealthSmart Clearinghouse, search tools, and a provider portal.
Primoris Credentialing Network’s MultiPlan Audit
A March 2022 MultiPlan audit was performed on Primoris Credentialing Network’s delegated provider enrollment policies and procedures.
Primoris’ policies and procedures met the requirements for:
- Appeals.
- Credentialing.
- Ongoing monitoring.
- Provider rights.
- Recredentialing.
- System controls.
MultiPlan providers can use a web portal to access client lists, obtain group rosters, check application statuses, request fee schedules, and much more. Providers can use web portal training to become well-versed with the system.
Like HealthSmart, MultiPlan remains on Primoris’ list of delegated contracted companies. Delegated contracts can result in quicker provider health plan enrollment. This allows providers to begin billing sooner rather than applying to separate health plans. Delegated contracts let Primoris use one application to add a provider to multiple plans and networks.
Primoris’ current delegated health plan enrollment options include:
- Aetna
- GlobalHealth
- Humana
- Longevity Health Plan
- Prime Health Services
- United Healthcare
- and many more
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ Bright Future
Companies worldwide must keep up with trends and competitors if they want to be considered leaders in their fields. Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services’ 5ACVO, Primoris Credentialing Network, and Fifth Avenue Agency consistently adopt new strategies that yield achievements and raise prestige.
Our compelling marketing team strives to inform you about the factors that impact you and the industry through our healthcare credentialing blog and constant communication with our providers. We have the tools and people to maintain our momentum and commitment to our industry and providers going forward.
More information about Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services
Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services is part of an NCQA Credentialing Accredited family of healthcare companies. Sister companies include 5ACVO (credentialing and primary source verification specialists), Fifth Avenue Agency (MPLI and medical malpractice insurance specialists), and Primoris Credentialing Network (credentialing and provider enrollment specialists with 54+ health plan and network provider enrollment options).
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