Common use of DSS REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER CREDENTIALING SOURCES Clause in Contracts

DSS REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER CREDENTIALING SOURCES. DSS credentialing requirements represent the minimum criteria for provider participation in a health plan. The Department will allow flexibility to the MCOs to use more stringent criteria, particularly as it concerns quality level of care for clients. While the MCOs may require additional, more stringent criteria, the Department is concerned with the impact on access to care. Therefore, DSS expects the MCOs to balance the need for stringent credentialing standards with the need to assure accessibility and continuity of care.

DSS REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER CREDENTIALING SOURCES. DSS credentialing Credentialing requirements represent the minimum criteria for provider participation in a health plan. The Department will allow flexibility to the MCOs to use more stringent criteria, particularly as it concerns quality level of care for clients. While the MCOs may require additional, more stringent criteria, the Department is concerned with the impact on access to care. Therefore, DSS expects the MCOs to balance the need for stringent credentialing Credentialing standards with the need to assure accessibility and continuity of care.