Credentialing is the process of establishing the qualifications of licensed medical professionals and assessing their background and legitimacy.
Credentialing is the process of granting a designation, such as a certificate or license, by assessing an individual's knowledge, skill, or performance level.
In healthcare industry, credentialing is defined as a formal process that employs a set of guidelines to ensure that patients receive the best possible care from healthcare professionals who have undergone the most stringent scrutiny regarding their ability to practice medicine.
Many health care institutions and provider networks conduct their own credentialing, generally through a credentialing specialist or electronic service, with review by a credentialing committee. It may include granting and reviewing specific clinical privileges, and allied health staff membership.