Primary Source Verification Services (PSV)
Credentials confirmed directly with the body that issued them — licenses, DEA, board certification, training, privileges and coverage.
Primary Source Verification (PSV) is an essential element of credentialing healthcare providers and compliance. Healthcare organizations must confirm the qualifications of their providers directly from reliable sources to ensure that providers are in compliance with regulatory, accreditation and safety requirements for patients.
ZechionMed offers a full range of Primary Source Verification services for hospitals medical clinics, medical groups Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and telehealth companies and healthcare networks throughout the USA.
Our PSV specialists verify credentials of providers via trusted primary sources, assisting organizations speed up credentialing processes keep compliance and help speed the process of onboarding new providers.
What We Cover
Professional Reference Verification
Medical License Verification
ZechionMed validates active professional licenses issued by the state licensing boards. Verification Includes:
- Status confirmation of the license
- Validation of the license number
- Dates for expiration and issue
- Discipline-related actions
- Sanctions or restrictions
- State board verification
- Multi-state license verification
- License renewal monitoring
Medical License Verification
Supported Provider Types:
- Physicians (MD/DO)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Dentists
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Allied Health Professionals
DEA Certificate Verification
We confirm the registration of controlled substances required by eligible healthcare providers. DEA Verification Includes:
- DEA registration status
- DEA number validation
- Expiration date tracking
- Schedule authorization verification
- Address verification
- Monitoring of renewal
DEA Certificate Verification
Benefits:
- Avoid the issue of compliance prescriptions
- Reduce enrollment delays
- Maintain readiness for regulation
Board Certification Verification
- ZechionMed certifies specialty certifications with accredited certifying bodies.
Board Certification Verification
Verification Includes:
- Status of Board certification
- Specialty certification
- Certification dates
- Recertification requirements
- Monitoring of expiration
- Specialty alignment verification
Board Certification Verification
Common Boards Verified:
- Specialty medical boards
- Surgical boards
- Boards for Behavioral Health
- Allied healthcare certification bodies
Education History Verification
We check the educational background of our providers from accredited institutions. Verification Includes:
- Attendance at medical schools
- Degree confirmation
- Graduation dates
- Program completion
- Institutional verification
Education History Verification
Verified Education Sources:
- Medical schools
- Universities
- Professional institutions
Residency & Fellowship Training Verification
- ZechionMed confirms postgraduate medical education information.
Residency & Fellowship Training Verification
Verification Includes:
- Finalization of residency
- Fellowship conclusion
- Verification of training institutions
- Dates for the program
- Specialty training confirmation
Residency & Fellowship Training Verification
Benefits:
- Supports special credentials
- Improves payer enrollment accuracy
- Reduces rework for credentialing
Professional Work History Verification
- We check the employment status of our providers and their professional records.
Professional Work History Verification
Verification Includes:
- Previous employers
- Practice affiliations
- Employment dates
- Verification of position
- History of a clinical experience
- Professional gap review
Professional Work History Verification
Benefits:
- Identifies incomplete histories
- Accreditation requirements are supported
- Enhances the accuracy of credentialing
Hospital Privileges Verification
- ZechionMed checks current and previous hospital authorizations.
Hospital Privileges Verification
Verification Includes:
- Active privileges
- Privilege type
- Department affiliation
- Effective dates
- Expiration dates
- Limitations or restrictions
Hospital Privileges Verification
Supported Organizations:
- Hospitals
- Health systems
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Specialty facilities
Malpractice Insurance Verification
- We verify the information on professional liability insurance.
Malpractice Insurance Verification
Verification Includes:
- Insurance company
- Policy number
- Coverage dates
- Limits on coverage
- Information on the history of claims
- Status of the policy
Malpractice Insurance Verification
Benefits:
- Supports risk management
- Helps meet payer requirements
- Reduces the number of credentialing exceptions
Professional Reference Verification
- ZechionMed aids businesses with professional reference check.
Professional Reference Verification
Verification Includes:
- Validation of the reference contact
- Professional relationship confirmation
- Feedback on clinical competency
- Professional conduct review
- Reference documentation
What We Cover
AI-Assisted Credentialing Operations
The requirements for healthcare credentialing continue to become more complex because of:
Increased Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Healthcare organizations are focusing their attention on:
- Accurate provider data
- Rapider turnaround for credentialing
- Audit readiness
- Accreditation Conformity
Increased Regulatory Compliance Requirements
The organizations must keep complete provider records to meet demands from:
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- The Joint Commission
- State licensing authorities
- Commercial payees
- Government programs
Faster Provider Onboarding Expectations
Health care organizations are focusing on:
- Faster provider enrollment
- Administrative delays are reduced
- Access to patients is improved
- Faster revenue generation
- PSV outsourcing can reduce time for obtaining credentialing.
Provider Data Accuracy Challenges
Healthcare companies have to deal with:
- Licenses that are expired
- Incorrect provider demographics
- Missing documentation
- Older certifications
- Enrollment discrepancies
- Primary Source Verification helps maintain accurate profiles of providers.
Growth of Telehealth Credentialing
The growing use of telemedicine calls for verification of:
- Multiple state licenses
- Remote providers
- Multi-location practices
- Virtual healthcare networks
- ZechionMed provides the ability to scale verification workflows for organizations that offer telehealth.
AI-Assisted Credentialing Operations
The credentialing system of 2026 utilizes technology for:
- Automated document tracking
- Expiration alerts
- Provider data validation
- Automated workflow for credentialing
- Compliance dashboards
- ZechionMed is a team of experts in verification with processes that are technology-enabled.
What We Cover
Scalable Support for Growing Organizations
Reduce Credentialing Administrative Burden
The staff of healthcare organizations is able to spend a lot of time managing:
- License checks
- Certification Verification
- Follow-up on documents
- Tracking of credentials
- ZechionMed manages verification workflows, so internal teams can concentrate on operations and patient care.
Faster Provider Credentialing Turnaround
Our well-structured PSV process assists:
- Accelerate the onboarding process for providers.
- Reduce application delays
- Improve payer enrollment timelines
- Support faster revenue activation
Improve Compliance Accuracy
ZechionMed helps companies maintain:
- Complete credential files
- Provider information that is accurate
- Documentation that is audit-ready
- Support for compliance with regulations
Reduce Credentialing Costs
Outsourcing removes the requirement:
- Staff with additional credentialing
- Training costs
- Manual verification workload
- Investments in technology
Access Credentialing Specialists
Organizations that partner with us gain access to specialists who have experience in:
- Provider enrollment
- Verification of credentials
- Payer needs
- Healthcare compliance workflows
Scalable Support for Growing Organizations
ZechionMed supports:
- Small-sized doctor practices
- Medical groups with large size
- Hospitals
- Healthcare networks
- Telehealth companies
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What We Cover
Technology-Enabled Credentialing Visibility
Faster Provider Activation
- A shorter timeframe for credentialing
- Faster payer participation
- The delays are reduced onboarding
Improved Revenue Cycle Performance
Credentialing that is accurate helps to prevent:
- Enrollment delays
- Claim denials
- Issues with billing out-of-network
- Payment interruptions from providers
Better Compliance Management
Partners are paid:
- Organized credential files
- Verification documentation
- Tracking expiration
- Support for audit
Operational Efficiency
Healthcare organizations may:
- Reduce administrative workload
- Enhance the efficiency of staff
- Use these resources to help patients
Technology-Enabled Credentialing Visibility
ZechionMed is able to support:
- Tracking the status of credentials
- Provider dashboards
- Reminders for expiration
- Analytics reporting
What We Cover
Credential File Completion
Provider Information Collection
Gather:
- Provider Application
- Credentials
- Supporting documents
- Forms for authorizing
Source Identification
Find reliable sources for verification:
- State boards
- DEA databases
- Institutions of education
- Certification bodies
- Insurance carriers
Primary Source Verification
- Credential information should be verified directly from reliable sources.
Quality Review
Perform:
- Data accuracy checks
- Review of missing information
- Check for compliance
Credential File Completion
Create a well-organized documentation to:
- Credentialing committees
- Payer applications
- Review of accreditation
Frequently Asked Questions
Primary Source Verification is the process of confirming provider credentials directly from the original issuing organizations or authorized sources.
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