8 NOVEMBER 2023IN MY OPINIONPLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT NEVADA HEALTH CENTERS.As the chief medical officer of ancillary services at Nevada Health Centers, I have been dedicated to the company for a remarkable 18 years. My expertise lies in dentistry, and as CMO, I am responsible for supervising the dental department, our pharmacy and behavioral health department. Collaborating closely with the vice president of operations for ancillary services, I also play a vital role in managing our call center and other minor aspects of our organization. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN THE INDUSTRY?One of the main obstacles faced by community health centers is the lengthy process of getting providers properly credentialed. The duration for completing some credentialing procedures varies from 30 days to as long as six months. Fortunately the governor of Nevada is making efforts to collaborate with insurance agencies and licensing boards to find solutions for speeding up that process. Another issue is the shortage of healthcare professionals, specifically physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and dental assistants.AS A COMPANY YOU KNOW, WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL MEASURES OR STEPS YOU'RE TAKING TO MITIGATE TO ADDRESS THOSE CHALLENGES?In order to address credentialing concerns, our provider relations department and CEO have made efforts to arrange meetings with insurance companies as well as with the governor to find solutions that can expedite the process. On the other hand, we have engaged with recruitment agencies and head hunters, while also utilizing social media and exploring various strategies to expand our workforce. WITH ALL THESE POTENTIAL TRANSFORMATIONS AND DISRUPTIONS PREVAILING IN THIS SPACE, HOW DO YOU ENVISION THE FUTURE OF THE SPACE?If companies grasp the importance of patient care and patient access, and also comprehend the significance of completing Dr. Tyree Davis is the chief medical officer for Ancillary Services at Nevada Health Centers (NVHC), a nonprofit organization that provides health care services throughout Nevada.Navigating the Credentialing and Workforce ChallengeBy Dr. Tyree Davis, Chief Medical Officer for Ancillary Services, Nevada Health Centers
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