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How a $500 Investment Opens $150,000+ in Annual Revenue Streams
FROM THE FRONT LINES
Dr. Amanda Chen finished her chiropractic residency in June, accepted a position at a thriving multi-location practice in September, and sat idle until Januaryโunable to see patients, unable to bill insurance, unable to earn.
Four months. Zero revenue. Full salary paid out.
The practice lost $80,000 in potential collections. Dr. Chen lost momentum, confidence, and the excitement of her first job.
The culprit? Credentialing delays.
This isn’t rare. This is standard.
New MGMA data reveals that credentialing delays cost new physicians up to 25% of their first-year earnings. For a provider earning $200,000 annually, that’s $50,000 to $75,000 lost before they ever see their first patient.
But here’s what nobody tells you: Credentialing isn’t just a delayโit’s the gateway to every dollar you’ll ever collect from insurance.
This article exposes the credentialing trap, shows you exactly how much it’s costing you, and reveals how a $500 investment can unlock $150,000+ in annual revenue streams.
THE NUMBERS THAT SHOULD TERRIFY YOU
Credentialing Crisis by the Numbers (2025 Verified Data)
๐ฐ $50,000-$122,000 – Lost revenue per provider during average credentialing delay
โณ 90-120 days – Average credentialing timeline (some states 150+ days)
๐ $7,000-$8,000 – Cost to healthcare organizations per provider credentialed
๐ด 85%+ – Percentage of credentialing applications containing errors/missing information
๐ $2.1 billion – Annual U.S. spending on credentialing activities
โ ๏ธ 60-90 days – Additional delay for out-of-state providers
๐ 13 – Average number of different payer relationships per physician requiring separate credentialing
The Brutal Reality for Specialists:
- Physicians/Surgeons: $122,144 lost during 120-day credentialing
- Dentists: $87,274 lost
- Podiatrists: $72,332 lost
- Pharmacists: $69,462 lost
WHAT IS CREDENTIALING (AND WHY IT CONTROLS YOUR REVENUE)
The Definition Nobody Gives You
Official definition: Provider credentialing is the verification of a healthcare provider’s qualifications, including education, licensure, clinical experience, and malpractice history.
Real definition: Credentialing is the bureaucratic gauntlet that determines whether you can legally bill insurance payers and collect money for your services.
No credentialing = No billing = No revenue. Period.
The Two-Part Process That Determines Your Financial Future
PART 1: Credentialing (Verifying Who You Are)
- Verification of medical education and degrees
- Confirmation of active, unrestricted licenses
- Review of work history and gaps in employment
- Board certification validation
- Malpractice insurance and claims history
- DEA registration (if applicable)
- Hospital privileges (if applicable)
- References from peers and supervisors
PART 2: Payer Enrollment (Getting Approved to Bill)
- Application to each insurance network (UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, etc.)
- Medicare enrollment via PECOS system
- Medicaid enrollment (state-specific, often through MCOs)
- Contract negotiation and reimbursement rate setting
- NPI and tax ID linkage
- Electronic claims submission setup
Both must be complete before you can bill a single claim.
THE CREDENTIALING TRAP: HOW PROVIDERS LOSE $75K+
Trap #1: The Timing Illusion
What You Think: “I’ll get credentialed after I’m hired. How long could it take?”
The Reality:
- Standard timeline: 90-120 days
- Out-of-state: 120-150 days
- Medicare: 60-90 days (but often longer)
- Medicaid MCOs (Florida, Arizona): 90-180 days (post-MCO transition chaos)
The Math:
- Provider earning potential: $8,000/day (specialist) or $25,000/month (primary care)
- 120-day credentialing delay = 4 months idle
- Lost revenue: $100,000+ for specialists, $50,000-$75,000 for primary care
Practice Impact:
- Salary paid during idle period: $16,000-$20,000/month
- Lost collections: $25,000-$50,000/month
- Total practice loss: $164,000-$280,000 for a 4-month delay
Trap #2: The 85% Error Rate
The Shocking Stat: Over 85% of credentialing applications contain errors or missing information on first submission.
Common Errors That Reset the Clock:
- Expired or incorrect license numbers
- Unsigned attestations
- Lapsed malpractice insurance certificates
- Incomplete work history (unexplained employment gaps)
- CAQH profile not updated in 120+ days
- Missing or incorrect NPI numbers
- Wrong tax ID or practice address
- Board certification expired or not yet updated
The Consequence: One missing document kicks your application back to square one. That 90-day timeline? Now it’s 150+ days.
Real Example: A 7-provider behavioral health practice submitted credentialing for 3 new therapists. All 3 applications were rejected for:
- Provider 1: CAQH profile not attested in 6 months
- Provider 2: DEA license expired (they didn’t realize it)
- Provider 3: Work history had 3-month gap with no explanation
Result: 60-day delay, $45,000 in lost collections, providers frustrated and reconsidering employment.
Trap #3: The Multi-Payer Maze
The Reality: You don’t get credentialed once. You get credentialed 13 times on average (per physician).
Each Payer Has Different:
- Application portals and processes
- Documentation requirements
- Timelines and response rates
- Contract terms and fee schedules
- Re-credentialing schedules (every 2-3 years)
The Workload:
- UnitedHealthcare: 90-120 days, requires CAQH + proprietary portal
- Cigna: 60-90 days, delegated credentialing if qualified
- Medicare: 60-90 days via PECOS, separate from CAQH
- Medicaid MCOs: 90-180 days, state-specific, often chaotic post-transition
- BCBS: 90-120 days, varies by state (BCBS Texas โ BCBS California)
The Hidden Trap: Start dates don’t align. You might be approved by Medicare in 60 days, but Medicaid takes 120 days, and UnitedHealthcare takes 150 days.
Result: You can only bill certain payers for months, leaving 50-70% of your patient base uncollectable.
Trap #4: The Re-Credentialing Landmine
What They Don’t Tell You: Credentialing isn’t one-and-done. It expires.
Re-Credentialing Requirements:
- Commercial payers: Every 2-3 years
- Medicare: Every 5 years (PECOS revalidation)
- Monthly license monitoring: Required as of 2025 (NCQA update)
The Disaster Scenario: Your credentialing expires without warning. Claims get denied. You don’t realize it for 30-45 days. By the time you re-apply, you’ve lost 90-120 days of billable revenue.
Real Cost: Practice earning $50,000/month from one payer loses $150,000-$200,000 during re-credentialing lapse.
THE HIDDEN COST: WHAT CREDENTIALING DELAYS REALLY COST
Direct Financial Losses
For the Provider:
- Lost income during idle period: $50,000-$122,000
- Delayed student loan payments
- Delayed home purchase or major life decisions
- Reduced retirement contributions
For the Practice:
- Salary paid during idle period: $16,000-$20,000/month
- Lost collections: $25,000-$50,000/month
- Recruiting costs sunk: $10,000-$30,000
- Patient access denied: Hundreds turned away or delayed
Indirect Operational Costs
Staff Burden:
- 20+ hours of admin time per application (in-house credentialing)
- Phone calls, emails, follow-ups with payers
- Document gathering and verification
- Error correction and resubmission
Provider Morale:
- New hire enthusiasm crushed
- Doubt about joining the practice
- Some providers quit before starting (credentialing delays cited as reason)
- Referrals to colleagues discouraged
Patient Care Disruption:
- Existing providers overworked covering gaps
- Patient access delayed (new patients can’t be scheduled)
- Growth plans stalled
- Competitive disadvantage (nearby practices with faster credentialing capture market share)
THE REVENUE DOOR: HOW CREDENTIALING UNLOCKS $150K-$500K ANNUALLY
The Perspective Shift: Credentialing as Revenue Investment
Traditional View: “Credentialing is an annoying administrative requirement that delays provider start dates.”
Revenue Defense View: “Credentialing is a $200-$500 per network investment that unlocks $40,000-$200,000 annual revenue streams per payer.”
The ROI Math: Network-by-Network Breakdown
Total Investment for 7 Networks: $2,100 Total Annual Revenue Unlocked: $320,000-$880,000 ROI: 152x-419x in first year alone
Real Practice Example: The $200 Investment That Unlocked $86,400
Practice Profile:
- Solo chiropractor, established 5 years
- Currently in-network with Medicare, Aetna, BCBS only
- Considering adding UnitedHealthcare network
The Analysis:
- UnitedHealthcare patients in area: High penetration (35% of insured population)
- Average new UHC patients per month (conservative): 15
- Average visits per patient: 8
- Average reimbursement per visit: $60
The Math:
- Monthly new revenue: 15 patients ร 8 visits ร $60 = $7,200
- Annual new revenue: $86,400
- Credentialing investment: $200
- ROI: 43,100% in year one
But Wait, There’s More:
- Year 2-5: Additional $345,600 in collections (no additional credentialing cost)
- 5-year total: $432,000 from a $200 investment
Payback Period: 20 hours of patient care (less than 3 days)
The Network Strategy: Which Payers to Credential With First
TIER 1: Must-Have Networks (Credential Immediately)
- Medicare ($500) – Largest patient volume for most specialties, especially primary care, chiropractic, PT
- Blue Cross Blue Shield ($200) – High penetration, good reimbursement rates
- UnitedHealthcare ($200) – Largest commercial payer by market share
Estimated Annual Revenue: $175,000-$480,000 Total Investment: $900 ROI: 194x-533x
TIER 2: High-Value Commercial Networks 4. Cigna ($200) – Growing market share, competitive rates 5. Aetna ($200) – Strong employer penetration
Additional Annual Revenue: $75,000-$220,000 Additional Investment: $400 Cumulative ROI: 192x-538x
TIER 3: Regional/Specialty Networks 6. Medicaid ($500) – If your demographic serves Medicaid population 7. Humana ($200) – Strong in Medicare Advantage 8. Regional payers ($200 each) – Depends on geographic location
Strategic Note: Don’t credential with EVERY payer. Credential with payers where:
- Your patient demographic aligns
- Reimbursement rates justify administrative burden
- Contract terms are acceptable
THE CREDENTIALING DISASTER PREVENTION PLAN
Strategy 1: Start 120 Days BEFORE Provider Start Date
The Timeline That Works:
Day 1-30: Document Gathering Phase
- Provider gathers all credentials, licenses, certifications
- Complete CAQH ProView profile (don’t skip thisโmost payers require it)
- Obtain malpractice insurance certificates
- Compile work history with NO gaps (explain any gaps with documentation)
- Get references lined up (2-3 peer references)
Day 31-60: Application Submission Phase
- Submit Medicare PECOS application
- Submit top 3 commercial payer applications
- Double-check every field (85% contain errorsโdon’t be the statistic)
- Confirm CAQH profile attested within last 120 days
Day 61-90: Follow-Up Phase
- Weekly check-ins with each payer (don’t wait for them to contact you)
- Respond immediately to any requests for additional information
- Track status in centralized system
Day 91-120: Approval Phase
- Receive approval letters
- Confirm effective dates (sometimes backdated, sometimes not)
- Set up electronic claims submission
- Link NPI and tax ID in billing system
Provider Start Date (Day 121): Provider walks in, sees patients, bills insurance, gets paid immediately.
Strategy 2: Use the CAQH System (Don’t Fight It)
What is CAQH ProView? Centralized online database where providers store professional information once, and payers access it for credentialing.
Why It Matters:
- 90%+ of commercial payers use CAQH
- Completing it ONCE saves you from filling out 13 different applications
- Must be attested (confirmed accurate) every 120 days or payers reject applications
The WeBill CAQH Setup Service:
- We complete your CAQH profile start to finish: $150
- Includes document gathering, data entry, attestation
- Ensures 100% accuracy (no delays from errors)
- ROI: Prevents 30-60 day delays worth $12,500-$25,000 in lost revenue
DIY Option:
- Set aside 4-6 hours
- Gather every document listed
- Triple-check accuracy
- Set calendar reminder to re-attest every 120 days
Strategy 3: The Pre-Credentialing Audit (Catch Errors Before Submission)
The 15-Point Checklist:
โ Licenses current and unrestricted in all states you’ll practice
โ DEA registration active (if applicable)
โ Board certifications current (check expiration dates)
โ Malpractice insurance active with adequate coverage limits
โ Work history complete with NO unexplained gaps (document maternity leave, sabbaticals, etc.)
โ Education verified (diplomas, transcripts available)
โ NPI number active (National Provider Identifier)
โ Tax ID/EIN confirmed for billing entity
โ Medicare opt-out status clear (if applicable) โ Malpractice claims disclosed (even if settledโhiding them causes bigger problems)
โ Hospital privileges documented (if applicable)
โ References contacted and willing to respond quickly
โ CAQH profile complete and attested within 120 days
โ Professional liability tail coverage documented (if changing employers)
โ CME credits current for license renewals
The One-Hour Audit: WeBill offers a pre-credentialing audit where we review all documents and flag issues BEFORE submission. Cost: $0 (included in credentialing service)
Strategy 4: The Expedited Path (60-Day Credentialing)
How to Cut Timeline in Half:
1. Complete CAQH First (Before Anything Else) Standard credentialing: Submit application, then payer requests CAQH, you complete it, they review. Expedited: Complete CAQH first, then submit applications with “CAQH complete” noted. Time saved: 15-30 days
2. Use Delegated Credentialing (If Qualified) Some organizations can perform credentialing on behalf of payers (if NCQA or URAC accredited). Time saved: 30-45 days
3. Concurrent Processing (Not Sequential) Standard: Credential, then enroll. Expedited: Credential and enroll simultaneously with all payers. Time saved: 20-40 days
4. Dedicated Follow-Up (Weekly Check-Ins) Standard: Submit and wait. Expedited: Call/email every payer weekly until approved. Time saved: 10-20 days
WeBill’s Expedited Service:
- We handle all of the above
- Average timeline: 60-75 days (vs. 90-120 standard)
- Cost: $200 additional fee per network
- ROI: Prevents 30-45 day delay worth $12,500-$37,500 in lost revenue
THE CREDENTIALING SERVICES THAT ACTUALLY WORK
Option 1: In-House Credentialing
Best For:
- Large practices (10+ providers) with dedicated credentialing staff
- Hospitals and health systems
- Practices with high credentialing volume (constant hiring)
Costs:
- Credentialing coordinator salary: $50,000-$80,000/year
- Benefits and overhead: +30% = $65,000-$104,000 total
- Software/systems: $5,000-$15,000/year
- Total annual cost: $70,000-$120,000
Break-Even: 10-15 providers credentialed annually
Pros:
- Direct control over process
- Internal knowledge of practice
- Immediate access to staff
Cons:
- High fixed cost
- Staff turnover = knowledge loss
- Single point of failure (if coordinator quits, credentialing stops)
- Doesn’t scale efficiently for small practices
Option 2: Credentialing Verification Organizations (CVOs)
Best For:
- Mid-sized practices (5-10 providers)
- Practices needing NCQA-compliant credentialing
- Multi-state practices with complex requirements
Costs:
- Per-provider fee: $3,000-$5,000 (all-inclusive)
- Timeline: 60-90 days (standard), 30-45 days (expedited)
Pros:
- NCQA/URAC accredited (required for delegated credentialing)
- Experienced with complex cases
- Handles primary source verification
- Reduces organizational liability
Cons:
- Expensive for small practices
- Less personalized service
- May not specialize in your niche
Option 3: WeBill Credentialing Service (Boutique + Affordable)
Best For:
- Small to mid-sized practices (1-10 providers)
- Chiropractors, physical therapists, behavioral health, urgent care, family medicine
- Practices wanting credentialing + ongoing RCM partnership
Costs:
- Commercial networks: $200 per provider per network
- Medicare: $500 per provider
- Medicaid: $500 per provider
- CAQH setup: $150 (optional, but recommended)
- Expedited processing: +$200 per network
Timeline:
- Standard: 60-90 days
- Expedited: 45-60 days
What’s Included:
- Complete document gathering and application preparation
- CAQH ProView setup and attestation
- Primary source verification coordination
- Weekly follow-up with all payers
- Real-time status tracking and updates
- Contract review and negotiation support
- Re-credentialing alerts and management
The WeBill Difference:
- Specialty-Specific Expertise We know chiropractic, PT, behavioral health, and urgent care credentialing inside-out. We know which payers have quirks, which require extra documentation, which process faster.
- Gateway to Revenue Defense Credentialing is our entry service. Once you’re credentialed, we handle your billing at 3.5-5% of collections (revenue-share model). Your credentialing investment becomes part of a long-term revenue defense partnership.
- No Hidden Costs $200 per network means $200 per network. No “surprise fees,” no “document processing charges,” no “rush fees” hidden in fine print.
- Proactive Communication You’re not waiting weeks wondering about status. We update you weekly (or daily if you prefer) on exactly where each application stands.
- Error Prevention Focus Our pre-credentialing audit catches the 85% error rate BEFORE submission. We don’t just submit and hope. We verify, double-check, and confirm before anything goes out.
THE CREDENTIALING INVESTMENT CALCULATOR
Calculate Your Exact ROI:
Your Practice Information:
- Specialty: _______________
- Average patients/week: _______________
- Average reimbursement per visit: $_______________
- Current payer networks: _______________
Network You’re Considering:
- Payer: _______________
- Estimated new patients/month: _______________
- Average visits per patient: _______________
The Math:
- Monthly new revenue = (new patients ร visits ร reimbursement) = $_______________
- Annual new revenue = (monthly ร 12) = $_______________
- Credentialing investment = $200-$500 (depending on payer)
- Payback period = Investment รท (daily revenue)
- First-year ROI = (Annual revenue – investment) รท investment ร 100 = _______________%
Example:
- Chiropractor considering UnitedHealthcare
- Estimates 12 new UHC patients/month
- Average 8 visits per patient
- Reimbursement: $60/visit
Calculation:
- Monthly revenue: 12 ร 8 ร $60 = $5,760
- Annual revenue: $5,760 ร 12 = $69,120
- Investment: $200
- Payback: $200 รท $192/day = 25 hours of patient care (literally 3 days)
- ROI: ($69,120 – $200) รท $200 = 34,460%
WHAT’S COMING IN 2026: PREPARE NOW
Credentialing Landscape Shifts
1. NCQA Tighter Timelines (Effective Now)
- Primary Source Verification must be completed within 120 days (reduced from 180 days)
- Means faster processing OR more denials for incomplete applications
- Impact: Be more proactive in document gathering
2. Monthly License Monitoring (Required 2025+)
- Organizations must continuously monitor licenses and adverse events
- No more waiting for re-credentialing to catch expired licenses
- Impact: Automated monitoring systems becoming standard (WeBill includes this)
3. Telehealth Credentialing Extensions
- Medicare extended cross-state telehealth credentialing through September 30, 2025
- Post-COVID telehealth boom requires multi-state credentialing
- Impact: If you practice telehealth across state lines, credential in each state NOW
4. Mental Health Network Adequacy Requirements
- 2026 mental health parity laws require insurers to prove adequate behavioral health networks
- Impact: Behavioral health providers have MORE leverage to negotiate better contracts during credentialing
5. Medicaid MCO Transitions Continue
- States moving behavioral health and specialty services under Managed Care Organizations
- Florida, Arizona already transitioned (chaos for 6-12 months post-transition)
- Impact: Budget extra time for Medicaid credentialing (90-180 days in transition states)
THE CREDENTIALING MISTAKES THAT COST $50K+
Mistake #1: Waiting Until After Hire to Start Credentialing
The Error: “We’ll hire Dr. Smith in September, then start credentialing.”
The Cost: Dr. Smith doesn’t see patients until January (4 months). Lost revenue: $50,000-$100,000
The Fix: Start credentialing 120 days before planned start date.
Mistake #2: Incomplete CAQH Profile
The Error: Rushing through CAQH, skipping “optional” fields, not attesting within 120 days.
The Cost: Every payer rejects application, sends back for completion. Delay: 30-60 days. Lost revenue: $12,500-$50,000
The Fix: Complete CAQH 100% accurately, attest every 120 days, treat it as non-negotiable.
Mistake #3: Not Tracking Re-Credentialing Deadlines
The Error: Assuming credentialing lasts forever, not monitoring expiration dates.
The Cost: Credentialing expires without warning. Claims denied for 90-120 days during re-credentialing. Lost revenue: $112,500-$225,000 (for $50K/month provider)
The Fix: Set calendar alerts 6 months before expiration. Start re-credentialing process 120 days before expiration.
Mistake #4: Credentialing With Wrong Payers
The Error: “Let’s get credentialed with everyone!”
The Cost: Time and money spent credentialing with payers whose patients you don’t see. Wasted investment: $200-$500 per useless network Opportunity cost: Could have focused on high-value networks instead.
The Fix: Analyze your patient demographics FIRST. Which insurance do they have? Credential there.
Mistake #5: DIY Without Expertise
The Error: “How hard can credentialing be? I’ll do it myself.”
The Cost: 85%+ error rate on first submission. 30-60 day delay per error. Lost revenue: $12,500-$50,000 per error cycle
The Fix: Either dedicate serious time to learning the process OR hire experts who do this daily.
YOUR ACTION PLAN: NEXT 30 DAYS
Week 1: Audit Current State
โ List all providers (current + planned hires in next 12 months)
โ List all current payer networks you’re in-network with
โ Identify which payers your patients have (pull 90 days of demographics data)
โ Calculate which networks would generate highest ROI if added
Week 2: Gather Documents
โ For each provider: diplomas, licenses, DEA, malpractice insurance, work history, references
โ Check license expiration dates (all current? any expiring in next 6 months?)
โ Confirm NPI numbers active
โ Verify CAQH profiles complete and attested within 120 days
Week 3: Prioritize Networks
โ Rank payers by potential revenue (use demographics data from
Week 1)
โ Identify
Tier 1 (must-have),
Tier 2 (high-value),
Tier 3 (nice-to-have)
โ Calculate total investment needed (# of providers ร # of networks ร $200-$500)
โ Calculate total annual revenue potential โ Get leadership approval on investment
Week 4: Execute
โ Submit applications to Tier 1 networks (or hire WeBill to do it)
โ Set up weekly follow-up system (who checks status? when?)
โ Create centralized tracking spreadsheet (provider, payer, date submitted, expected approval date, status)
โ Set calendar alerts for re-credentialing deadlines
WHAT WEBILL CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Dr. James Mitchell, DC – Colorado “I delayed credentialing for UnitedHealthcare because I thought I was ‘too busy’ to deal with it. WeBill showed me I was losing $7,200 a month. They got me credentialed in 60 days. That’s $86,400 annually I was leaving on the table. The $200 investment paid for itself in 6 hours of patient care.”
Dr. Lisa Patel, PT, DPT – Florida “We hired 2 new physical therapists and started credentialing the week they were hired. Big mistake. They sat idle for 4 months. Cost us $160,000 in lost collections. Now we use WeBill and start credentialing 120 days before hire date. Last 3 providers were ready to bill on day 1.”
Dr. Amanda Rodriguez, LCSW – Texas “The Medicaid MCO transition in our state was a nightmare. Applications were getting lost, timelines kept changing. WeBill navigated all of it for us. We were credentialed with 4 MCOs in 90 days while other practices in our area waited 6+ months.”
THE BOTTOM LINE
Credentialing delays cost new providers $50,000-$122,000 in lost first-year revenue. Practices lose $100,000-$280,000 per provider during credentialing gaps.
But here’s the truth most practices miss:
Credentialing isn’t a cost. It’s an investment.
A $200 investment in network credentialing unlocks $40,000-$150,000 annual revenue streams. A $500 Medicare credentialing investment unlocks $80,000-$200,000 annually.
The practices that thrive in 2026 will be those that treat credentialing as strategic revenue planning, not administrative paperwork.
You have three options:
- Keep delaying credentialing and lose $50K-$100K per provider annually
- DIY credentialing and risk the 85% error rate that adds 30-60 day delays
- Partner with credentialing experts who prevent delays, catch errors, and open revenue doors
The credentialing trap is real. But it’s 100% avoidable.
GET YOUR FREE CREDENTIALING ROI ANALYSIS
Want to know exactly how much revenue you’re leaving on the table by not being credentialed with specific payers?
We’ll analyze:
- Your patient demographics (which insurance they have)
- Payers you’re NOT currently in-network with
- Estimated annual revenue potential per network
- Exact investment needed and ROI timeline
No cost. No obligation. Just intelligence on how to unlock $100K-$500K in new revenue.
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WeBill Credentialing Services:
Standard Package:
- Commercial networks: $200 per provider per network
- Medicare: $500 per provider
- Medicaid: $500 per provider
- CAQH setup: $150
Expedited Package:
- Standard pricing + $200 per network
- Timeline: 45-60 days (vs. 90-120 standard)
What’s Included:
- Complete document gathering and verification
- Error-free application submission
- Weekly status updates
- Payer follow-up and communication
- Contract review support
- Re-credentialing alerts
The WeBill Guarantee:
- If we make an error that delays your credentialing, we refund your fee
- If your application is rejected due to our mistake, we re-submit at no charge
- 100% transparency on status at all times
NEXT ISSUE PREVIEW
Coming in 2 Weeks: “The Prior Authorization War: How AI-Powered Payers Are Denying Care (And How to Fight Back)”
We’ll expose:
- The 72-hour and 7-day response time requirements starting January 1, 2026
- How payers use AI to auto-deny PA requests in milliseconds
- The $2-$5 investment that prevents $3,000-$8,000 denials
- Why 43 PA requests per week per physician is crushing small practices
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