# ProviderTrust

## About

ProviderTrust is healthcare’s most accurate exclusion list monitoring and license & credential verification solution for your entire network.

- Verified: Yes

## Services

### Healthcare Compliance Software
- [Compliance Monitoring Software](https://bilarna.com/services/healthcare-compliance-software/compliance-monitoring-software)

## Pricing

- Model: subscription

## Trust & Credentials

### Certifications
- providertrust aicpa soc 2 certified (SOC2)
### Compliance
- SOC2
### Data Security
- providertrust aicpa soc 2 certified

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is automated exclusion list monitoring in healthcare?**
A: Automated exclusion list monitoring in healthcare is a compliance process that continuously checks healthcare employees, vendors, and providers against government exclusion lists, such as the OIG and GSA lists, to detect individuals or entities prohibited from participating in federal healthcare programs. This automation replaces manual, periodic checks with real-time or scheduled monitoring using enhanced primary source data from licensure boards and regulatory agencies. The process helps organizations mitigate risk, avoid penalties, and maintain program integrity by instantly identifying exclusions that could lead to fraud, waste, or abuse. Leading solutions use APIs or SFTP to deliver verification results directly into existing credentialing and HR systems. Key benefits include reduced administrative overhead, improved accuracy by catching exclusions that other vendors may miss, and faster reaction times to newly listed exclusions. For example, top health systems report that over 46% of verifications are automated and completed within two days, significantly lowering operational costs and compliance burden.

**Q: How does primary source verification differ from other credential verification methods?**
A: Primary source verification directly confirms a healthcare provider's credentials—such as licenses, certifications, and education—with the original issuing authority, such as a state medical board or accrediting body, rather than relying on copies, self-reported data, or secondary sources. This method ensures the highest level of accuracy and integrity because it validates information at its origin. In contrast, other methods like database verification or attestation checks may use aggregated or unverified data, which can lead to outdated or incorrect records. Primary source verification is often required by accreditation bodies like NCQA and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and compliance. Automated platforms enhance this process by connecting to multiple primary sources via API, enabling real-time verification and continuous monitoring instead of one-time checks. Organizations that use primary source verification reduce the risk of credential fraud, avoid costly penalties, and maintain a more reliable provider network. This approach also supports ongoing exclusion monitoring by cross-referencing licenses and sanctions simultaneously.

**Q: How to implement ongoing exclusion monitoring for healthcare vendors and employees?**
A: To implement ongoing exclusion monitoring for healthcare vendors and employees, start by selecting a compliance platform that connects to authoritative sources such as the OIG, GSA, and state exclusion lists via API or SFTP. First, gather accurate data for all covered individuals and entities—including employees, contractors, vendors, and board members. Next, integrate the monitoring solution with your existing HR, credentialing, and vendor management systems to automate checks rather than using manual spreadsheets. Configure the system to perform daily or weekly scans against updated exclusion lists, and set up alerts for any matches. Then, establish a workflow for investigating potential matches, documenting the resolution, and taking appropriate action such as terminating contracts or reporting to authorities. Many organizations also combine exclusion monitoring with primary source license verification to catch sanctions simultaneously. Finally, retain audit trails of all checks and findings to demonstrate compliance during regulatory audits. Automated solutions can reduce manual effort by over 40% and catch exclusions that periodic checks might miss, improving overall program integrity.

## Links

- Profile: https://bilarna.com/provider/providertrust
- Structured data: https://bilarna.com/provider/providertrust/agent.json
- API schema: https://bilarna.com/provider/providertrust/openapi.yaml