Section III – Standard Authorization, Attestation and Release (Not for Use for Employment Purposes)
I understand and agree that, as part of the credentialing application process for participation and⁄or clinical privileges
(hereinafter, referred to as “Participation”) at or with
(PLEASE INDICATE MANAGED CARE COMPANY(S) OR HOSPITAL(S) TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING) (HEREINAFTER, INDIVIDUALLY REFERRED TO AS THE “ENTITY”)
and any of the Entity’s affiliated entities, I am required to provide sufficient and accurate information for a proper evaluation
of my current licensure, relevant training and⁄or experience, clinical competence, health status, character, ethics, and any
other criteria used by the Entity for determining initial and ongoing eligibility for Participation. Each Entity and its
representatives, employees, and agent(s) acknowledge that the information obtained relating to the application process will
be held confidential to the extent permitted by law.
I acknowledge that each Entity has its own criteria for acceptance, and I may be accepted or rejected by each
independently. I further acknowledge and understand that my cooperation in obtaining information and my consent to the
release of information do not guarantee that any Entity will grant me clinical privileges or contract with me as a provider of
services. I understand that my application for Participation with the Entity is not an application for employment with the Entity
and that acceptance of my application by the Entity will not result in my employment by the Entity.
For Hospital Credentialing. I consent to appear for an interview with the credentials committee, medical staff executive
committee, or other representatives of the medical staff, hospital administration or the governing board, if required or
requested. As a medical staff member, I pledge to provide continuous care for my patients. I have been informed of existing
hospital bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies regarding the application process, and I agree that as a medical staff
member, I will be bound by them.
Authorization of Investigation Concerning Application for Participation. I authorize the following individuals including, without
limitation, the Entity, its representatives, employees, and/or designated agent(s); the Entity’s affiliated entities and their
representatives, employees, and/or designated agents; and the Entity’s designated professional credentials verification
organization (collectively referred to as “Agents”), to investigate information, which includes both oral and written statements,
records, and documents, concerning my application for Participation. I agree to allow the Entity and/or its Agent(s) to inspect
all records and documents relating to such an investigation.
Authorization of Third-Party Sources to Release Information Concerning Application for Participation. I authorize any third party,
including, but not limited to, individuals, agencies, medical groups responsible for credentials verification, corporations,
companies, employers, former employers, hospitals, health plans, health maintenance organizations, managed care
organizations, law enforcement or licensing agencies, insurance companies, educational and other institutions, military
services, medical credentialing and accreditation agencies, professional medical societies, the Federation of State Medical
Boards, the National Practitioner Data Bank, and the Health Care Integrity and Protection Data Bank, to release to the Entity
and/or its Agent(s), information, including otherwise privileged or confidential information, concerning my professional
qualifications, credentials, clinical competence, quality assurance and utilization data, character, mental condition, physical
condition, alcohol or chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment, ethics, behavior, or any other matter reasonably having
a bearing on my qualifications for Participation in, or with, the Entity. I authorize my current and past professional liability
carrier(s) to release my history of claims that have been made and/or are currently pending against me. I specifically waive
written notice from any entities and individuals who provide information based upon this Authorization, Attestation and
Release.
Authorization of Release and Exchange of Disciplinary Information. I hereby further authorize any third party at which I currently
have Participation or had Participation and/or each third party’s agents to release “Disciplinary Information,” as defined
below, to the Entity and/or its Agent(s). I hereby further authorize the Agent(s) to release Disciplinary Information about any
disciplinary action taken against me to its participating Entities at which I have Participation, and as may be otherwise
required by law. As used herein, “Disciplinary Information” means information concerning: (I) any action taken by such health
care organizations, their administrators, or their medical or other committees to revoke, deny, suspend, restrict, or condition my
Participation or impose a corrective action plan; (ii) any other disciplinary action involving me, including, but not limited to,
discipline in the employment context; or (iii) my resignation prior to the conclusion of any disciplinary proceedings or prior to
the commencement of formal charges, but after I have knowledge that such formal charges were being (or are being)
contemplated and/or were (or are) in preparation.
Release from Liability. I release from all liability and hold harmless any Entity, its Agent(s), and any other third party for their acts
performed in good faith and without malice unless such acts are due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
Entity, its Agent(s), or other third party in connection with the gathering, release and exchange of, and reliance upon,
information used in accordance with this Authorization, Attestation and Release. I further agree not to sue any Entity, any
Agent(s), or any other third
APPLICANT’S INITIALS AND DATE (MM⁄DD⁄YYYY)
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