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A: You can use the Initial Applicants or contact Medical Staff Services office with the request for the pre-screen privilege form at 458-5304 credentialing@foundationhealth.org

A: Send your written request to the Medical Staff Services office at credentialing@foundationhealth.org request and be prepared to provide any of the CME/Trainings/Certificate to support the request of privilege change.

A: Medical Staff Services requires payment to process applications. If you are employed by the hospital, contact the Medical Staff Services office regarding completion of payment.

Initial Application: Physician Fee - $400.00; Allied Health Professional - $200.00

Residents/FEMS provider – No fee

Reappointment: Physician Fee - $200; Allied Health Professional - $100

A: The credentialing process may vary but typically an initial applicant takes approximately three months. The timeline depends heavily on the responsiveness of references, schools, affiliations, and the applicant’s timeliness submitting paperwork.

A: The approval process includes a review and recommendation from the Department Chair, Credentials Committee, and Medical Executive Committee. Once those three bodies make recommendations, it is taken before the Board for the granting of privileges. This process at a minimum takes approximately five weeks from start to finish.

A: The applicant or a designated point of contact (credentialing contact listed by the applicant on the application form). Please note, information must be primary source verified. This means that even though as a provider you submitted your transcript or certification, the Medical Staff Services team has to get the information directly from the source (i.e. school). 

A: All medical professionals, with the exception of military personnel, are required to hold an Alaska state license and carry liability insurance. The requirements for medical staff membership and privileges are outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws and on the delineation of privilege forms. Allied Health Professionals will need a medical staff member to sponsor his/him for clinical privileges.

A: Please provide an updated demographical information to the Medical Staff Services office. You can fax 907-458-5193 and/or email to fmhmedstaff@foundationhealth.org or credentialing@foundationhealth.org