Setting a New Standard for Primary Source Verification: Expert Insights from Propelus and MedTrainer
The healthcare industry is facing a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, and it can be difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest requirements. One critical part of workforce and provider compliance is Primary Source Verification (PSV), which is the process of directly verifying the credentials of healthcare professionals at a primary source, like a licensing board or other entity. In a recent webinar, Joyce Siow-Yazzie, credentialing solutions consultant at MedTrainer, and Julie Walker, CEO at Propelus, discussed the new standard for PSV and how organizations can improve their processes to meet the new standard needed for PSV. Why is PSV More Challenging Now? Walker and Siow-Yazzie shared that several factors make PSV more challenging now than before. These include: Difficulty accessing data Managing the increasing volume of healthcare data The complexity of the verification process Evolving regulations Fraud and misrepresentation Need for continuous compliance monitoring What is the New Standard for PSV? The speakers shared that the new standard for PSV is on-demand automation, verifications from the original source, image capture, pricing predictability, continuous monitoring, and unparalleled board-level partnerships. How Can Organizations Level Up to This New Standard? Walker and Siow-Yazzie recommended several ways organizations can level up to this new standard. Those include: Checking licenses on-demand and continuously – using technology to automate verifications and stay current; Leveraging technology – implementing software solutions that streamline the PSV process; Collaborating with CVOs – partnering with Credential Verification Organizations (CVOs) for expertise and resources; and Establishing robust data analysis and monitoring practices – identifying and addressing potential issues early. What Does the Partnership Between Propelus and MedTrainer Mean for Customers? The MedTrainer and Propelus partnership revolutionizes provider credentialing by supercharging MedTrainer’s platform with Propelus’s industry-leading data capabilities, allowing customers to achieve a new standard of workforce and provider compliance. They can say goodbye to manual verifications, inaccurate or incomplete verifications, and static provider verifications. They can also welcome on-demand automation, continuous monitoring, and near real-time intelligence. Conclusion Industry changes and expectations are forcing a new standard for PSV. However, the speakers highlighted that by leveraging technology and partnering with the right providers, organizations can improve their processes and ensure compliance. Watch the Full Webinar To learn more about the new standard for PSV, watch the full webinar on-demand here.
Heart Smarts: Equipping Professionals to Support Cardiovascular Health
February is American Heart Month—a time to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. It’s also a time to recognize the critical role healthcare professionals play in supporting cardiovascular health and interventions. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., making it essential for providers to stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge, skills, and credentials. 1 At Propelus, we help ensure they do. Through EverCheck, CE Broker and our Data Solutions, we equip healthcare organizations with the tools to maintain compliance, streamline credential management, and keep their teams focused on what matters most—patient care. The Credentials that Save Lives In a cardiovascular emergency, every second matters. Healthcare professionals must have up-to-date certifications to provide lifesaving cardiac care, and organizations need a reliable way to track and verify these credentials. EverCheck streamlines the process helping healthcare organizations ensure their teams are prepared. EverCheck and our Data Solutions verify and manage a wide range of cardiac care and resuscitation certifications, including: American Heart Association (AHA) Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Heartsaver® CPR AED, Pediatric Emergency Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS®) American Red Cross Certifications: Advanced Life Support (ALS), BLS, PALS Resuscitation Quality Improvement® (RQI) & HeartCode® Certifications: RQI Provider eCredential, ACLS HeartCode® eCard, BLS HeartCode® eCard Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certifications: Advanced Provider, Instructor Renewal, and more By automating verification, EverCheck and our Data Solutions reduce administrative burdens and ensures healthcare professionals can deliver life-saving care with confidence. Advancing Heart Health Through Education Education is key to managing and treating heart disease. CE Broker makes it easy for healthcare professionals to access relevant continuing education (CE) courses that strengthen their knowledge and improve patient care. Some of the top cardiovascular health-related courses available through CE Broker include: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Understanding Heart Failure Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines Evidence-Based Care for Patients with Acute Heart Failure Cardiovascular Nursing: Interventional Cardiology (Course availability may vary by state and profession.) In addition to providing essential CE courses, CE Broker’s Credential Tracker allows professionals to stay on top of their cardiac care and resuscitation certifications—like CPR, ACLS, BLS, and PALS—without the stress of manual tracking or missed renewal deadlines. The Propelus Commitment At Propelus, we know that credential verification and continuing education are vital components of delivering high-quality patient care. That’s why we make it easier for healthcare professionals and organizations to stay ahead, ensuring that heart health remains a priority. For Heart Month, we are taking it one step further—CE Broker will be donating a portion of proceeds from subscription purchases to the American Heart Association. This means that when healthcare professionals invest in their education and credential management, they are also contributing to heart health initiatives. The Wrap Up Heart Month is more than just a reminder—it’s a time to take action. By making credential management and continuing education seamless, EverCheck, CE Broker and Data Solutions empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for patients. At Propelus, we are proud to equip healthcare professionals with tools to support cardiovascular health. By investing in education and credential management, we are working toward a future where heart disease is no longer the leading cause of death. Let’s work together to power professionals and champion heart health—today and every day. 1. National Center for Health Statistics. Multiple Cause of Death 2018–2022 on CDC WONDER Database. Accessed May 3, 2024. https://wonder.cdc.gov/mcd.html
MedTrainer and Propelus Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Provider Credentialing
Partnership supercharges provider credentialing software with industry-leading data capabilities LAS VEGAS, Nev., January 14, 2025 – MedTrainer, a leading provider of healthcare workforce compliance solutions, and Propelus, an innovator in dynamic workforce compliance management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance provider credentialing for healthcare organizations. This collaboration combines MedTrainer’s comprehensive provider credentialing management software with Propelus’s Data Solutions, establishing a new standard for powering provider compliance with on-demand primary source verifications and monitoring. This seamless automation accelerates provider contracting, onboarding, and recredentialing processes to reduce time, ensure ongoing compliance, and maximize revenue. “This partnership immediately supercharges MedTrainer’s cutting-edge credentialing platform with Propelus’s deep and broad data to automate license verifications across all 50 states. The combined capability gives our small and medium-sized customers a streamlined, highly automated, and design-to-fit credentialing solution, which is needed in today’s increasingly complex environment,” – Steve Gallion, CEO of MedTrainer. The partnership between MedTrainer and Propelus delivers several advantages, including: Faster provider onboarding: Automate all types of license verification and credentialing processes, enabling providers to join your organization or network and deliver care more quickly with reduced administrative burden. Improved accuracy: Access comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date data for primary source verification, minimizing errors and ensuring data integrity. Increased efficiency: Streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks and paperwork, and save valuable time for both providers and administrators. Enhanced compliance: Minimize risk by seamlessly verifying licenses, certifications, and other credential requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Comprehensive oversight: Access data centrally and leverage robust reporting to maintain information and credentialing status, facilitating better oversight and near real-time decision-making. Maximized revenue: Shortening the initial credentialing timeline reduces lost revenue. On-demand monitoring prevents delays in re-credentialing and the inability to bill for services. “We are honored to collaborate with MedTrainer and our many customers to meaningfully address the growing need for efficient and reliable credentialing solutions in the healthcare industry. Our complementary values-driven approach and commitment to solving healthcare workforce challenges through technology and innovation is our highest priority.” – Julie Walker, CEO of Propelus By combining MedTrainer’s provider credentialing platform with Propelus’s extensive Data Solutions, the partnership sets a new standard for faster, smarter, and more complete provider compliance. Organizations interested in learning more about this enhanced offering can visit https://medtrainer.com/products/credentialing/. About MedTrainer Established in 2013, MedTrainer accelerates and simplifies healthcare workforce compliance. MedTrainer is a natively-built software platform that helps small and medium-sized healthcare organizations save time, reduce risk, and increase revenue through effectively managing workforce compliance. MedTrainer’s all-in-one integrated technology solution delivers credentialing, training, and compliance workflows to manage business critical activities that meet regulatory and industry standards. Backed by Telescope Partners and Vista Equity Partners, MedTrainer is used by over 300,000 healthcare professionals at more than 15,000 healthcare sites across the United States. About Propelus Propelus streamlines workforce compliance management for healthcare. Our innovative technology and strategic partnerships empower millions of professionals and their employers, regulators, and partners to work together, ensuring a better-connected and more efficient healthcare ecosystem. For over 20 years, Propelus has been a trusted leader, providing seamless compliance solutions to millions of professionals. We leverage market-leading technology and essential data to simplify complex operations, reduce risk, and promote a safer, healthier, happier workforce and better communities. Cision PR Web news release
What is a Mandatory Exclusion in the Healthcare Industry?
Protecting patients and employees within the healthcare industry is critical for leaders and healthcare HR professionals. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) must, by law, ensure that individuals and entities who have committed fraud, waste, or abuse can no longer participate in federal healthcare programs, like Medicare or Medicaid. In this blog, we explore what a mandatory exclusion is and the impact it can have on a healthcare organization or individual. We’ll also share some key ways you can work to avoid issues with mandatory exclusion through regular audits and compliance checks. Definition of Mandatory Exclusion Mandatory exclusion is a legal requirement to exclude participation in federal healthcare programs following an individual or entity’s conviction for various criminal offenses. Common reasons for being included on the list include Medicaid or Medicare fraud; fraud related to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Tricare, or other state programs; patient abuse or neglect; felony convictions for fraud, theft, or other financial misconduct; and felony convictions involving the unlawful manufacture, distribution, prescription, or dispensing of controlled substances. Those organizations or individuals who find themselves on this list cannot receive payment from federal healthcare programs. Keep in mind that you’ll also find permissive exclusions on the list. These exclusions may result from misdemeanor convictions related to healthcare fraud, fraud in a program other than a healthcare program, misdemeanor convictions for the unlawful manufacture, distribution, prescription, or dispensing of controlled substances, or the suspension, revocation, or surrender of a healthcare license due to issues of competence. The term of exclusion usually sits in the one to three-year range for these types of exclusions, compared to five years to indefinite exclusion with mandatory exclusions. Common Contexts for Mandatory Exclusions Mandatory exclusions impact the individual or organization on the list and can put your organization at risk. This impact is why organizations must check the list monthly to avoid finding themselves in legal trouble or at risk for non-reimbursement due to having someone on the exclusions list perform services on behalf of their organization. Exclusions apply to all employees, whether licensed or not, as well as contractors, vendors, and referring physicians. Many state Medicaid bulletins suggest monthly monitoring of ordering and referring physicians, underscoring the importance of regular checks to ensure compliance. Consequences of Mandatory Exclusion You’ll find immediate and long-term consequences if your organization or an individual working within your organization finds themselves on the list. Mandatory exclusion usually results in a minimum of five years on the list, but this can be indefinite depending on the severity of the crime or issue that got you on the list. Professional licenses, certifications, and employment will likely be revoked, leaving you with little choice but to find another type of employment. Your reputation within the healthcare industry will be damaged because of this exclusion, and you’ll find that financial penalties can be imposed on you during the exclusion process. In order to get yourself off the list can be a very long and costly process, with many individuals and organizations finding it impossible to remove themselves from the list following their addition. For employers, the impacts are equally significant. Federal health care programs will not make payments for any items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed by an excluded individual or entity. The payment prohibition extends to the excluded individual or entity, anyone employing or contracting with the excluded party, and any hospital or other provider for which the excluded party performs services. While there is a limited exception for certain emergency items or services not provided in a hospital emergency room, the broader implications of exclusion pose significant operational and financial risks for employers. Avoiding Mandatory Exclusions To avoid mandatory exclusion, ensure that you always follow the best practices set by the industry and the regulations surrounding state healthcare programs. Compliance checks and regular audits can help you avoid getting on the list yourself and stop you from engaging with anyone on the mandatory exclusion list. Should you find out that someone you employ or work with is on the list, it’s critical that you immediately take action to stop your involvement with them. The list is updated each month, usually in the second week of the month. It’s important that your team gets into the habit of regularly auditing the list and your employees so that you can take action should someone appear on the list. When hiring a company or working with a new employee, review the list before offering them employment or setting up business contracts. These steps protect your organization and its reputation and will help you avoid ending up on the list yourself for fraud or other illegal activities. Conclusion | About Propelus Understanding and avoiding mandatory exclusions is critical for anyone operating a business within the healthcare industry. Propelus can support your efforts. We recently announced the launch of our Exclusions Monitoring API, which provides monthly monitoring of healthcare exclusions and ensures exclusions intelligence is accessible how, when, and where it is needed for more informed, real-time compliance with ease. Additionally, our EverCheck by Propelus solution delivers the most up-to-date primary source data, including exclusions monitoring, so you can have confidence that your workforce is compliant and in good standing. By remaining in compliance, you’ll work to protect your reputation, avoid potential loss of trust, and ensure you also don’t end up on the list in the future.
Dedicated to Care: Inspiring Stories of Pediatric Care from the Propelus Team
A Tribute to National Children’s Health Month National Children’s Health Month, observed every October, is a wonderful moment to reflect on the incredible impact that pediatric care and children’s hospitals have on our lives. At Propelus, we are deeply committed to protecting vulnerable populations and supporting healthcare professionals. This month, we celebrate the remarkable work being done in pediatric care by sharing personal stories from our team members. Through these narratives, we aim to honor the dedication and compassion of those who work tirelessly to care for our youngest patients, celebrating the resilience and profound impact of pediatric care on our communities. Propelus stories A Mother’s Gratitude: Finding Comfort in My Son’s Surgery at Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bonnie Cobb, Sr. People Operations Manager at Propelus When my son needed surgery as a one-year-old, I felt so blessed to have Nemours Children’s Health and Wolfson Children’s hospital nearby. They are beautiful facilities staffed by endlessly caring professionals that made the whole experience as easy as possible. I’ll always remember the kindness the staff at Wolfson showed my son, and I especially appreciated how the nurse carried him in her arms back to the surgery area. At that time, my son had never been in the care of anyone other than family. Having her carry him like that gave both him and me the comfort we needed in that moment. Easing Stays for a Frequent Flier: My Childhood Journey at CCH Genevieve Terrall, Group Product Manager at Propelus As a frequent flier of Connecticut Children’s Hospital, I got used to the hospital food, the poking and prodding, and the constant stream of new treatments. However, all of the folks that I interacted with from respiratory techs to nurses to my doctors all showed up with the understanding that in order to make me feel more comfortable, they weren’t going to use big words and weird terms to tell me what was happening – they were going to bring me into the conversation to alleviate the fear around being away from home while not feeling well. It means that every time I’d get sick and have to go back, a little less nerve wracking. Being in the hospital as a little kid is scary. However, each member of the team at CCH validated that it was uncomfortable to be away from home and it was okay to feel sad that you haven’t seen a parent or sibling in days, allowing me to feel heard and hopeful that I would get back home. I had nurses who would remember my favorite popsicles and doctors who would talk to me about what I wanted to do when I was home with my little brothers. Most memorably, the respiratory techs would have me sing songs while wearing my vibrating vest. These professionals consistently go the extra mile to help children remain children while also being patients. Their dedication and care is truly unmatched, and I’ll remain thankful for them for the rest of my life. A Mother’s Heartfelt Thanks: Holistic Support for Our Son’s ADHD & Anxiety at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stephanie Pavol, Director of Growth Marketing at Propelus Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been a great resource in helping my son with his ADHD and anxiety. The diagnosis process was really in-depth and covered a lot, but they made my son feel comfortable throughout the whole process. And they were able to offer a multi-pronged treatment approach from talk therapy to Occupational Therapy. We’re so lucky to have such an amazing organization for children’s health here in Columbus, Ohio. Their in-depth experience and amount of resources made all the difference with my son’s treatment plan. Nationwide Children’s is a leader in behavioral health, as exemplified by their national On Our Sleeves campaign. Their team was extremely knowledgeable and supportive. My son is healthy and thriving academically, behaviorally and in other areas. A Miracle of Care: My Survival Story Thanks to Kansas City’s Research Hospital Kevin McNeall, Senior Sales Executive at Propelus When I was born I had Jaundice, in 1969, which was more significant than it is today. I also had a collapsed lung. My dad told me that you could see my spine when I would inhale. I was not expected to leave the hospital alive and was baptized in the NICU. Because of new technology at the time and the commitment of the doctors and nurses at the hospital, I survived, and they are the reason I get to share my story. I remember my folks talking about the care and support they felt throughout my illness, and they attributed my survival to their [Kansas City’s Research Hospital’s] care. Grateful for Lifesaving Care: Our Journey as New Parents at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Karen Griffin, Product Marketing Director at Propelus When my oldest son was 8-months-old, he had meningitis. The person who actually first caught it was a student working at our pediatrician’s office. After getting a second opinion from our pediatrician, we were rushed over to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville where he had a spinal tap procedure to verify the diagnosis. It was a very scary experience for us as we were young parents of our first baby. When the results came back positive, he was admitted to the hospital, and we received the best care. I remember the hospital staff was there when we first got all set up in the hospital room and made sure we knew the latest updates to his condition. And, that wasn’t the last time we were at Vanderbilt. A few years later he was again admitted to Vanderbilt for a surgical procedure. Again, we had a great surgical team, and the post-operation care was phenomenal and [the care team] made sure we knew how he was doing in his recovery. From Crisis to Clarity: How Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Saved My Sister’s Life Jessica Dunbar, Chief of Staff at Propelus My sister was 17-years-old when she experienced her first
Shining a Light on HR Excellence: Celebrating Human Resource Professional Day
At Propelus, we understand that people are the heartbeat of any organization. That is why we celebrate Human Resource Professional Day, honoring the essential role HR professionals play in nurturing and sustaining vibrant workplaces. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the value of HR teams and their impact on driving career growth and professional development. Join us as we explore how to honor HR professionals and why their work is vital to organizational success. What is Human Resource Professional Day? Human Resource Professional Day, observed annually on Sept. 26, recognizes the indispensable contributions of HR professionals. This day not only celebrates their achievements but also highlights the often-overlooked scope of their work. It’s a chance to deepen your understanding of HR’s role and to express appreciation for their unwavering commitment. Why Honor HR Professionals in Healthcare? In the dynamic field of healthcare, celebrating HR professionals is crucial. Here’s why we at Propelus believe it’s important to recognize their efforts: Talent Acquisition and Retention HR professionals in healthcare are key to attracting and retaining exceptional talent. Their dedication ensures that healthcare facilities are equipped with skilled, compassionate professionals who provide outstanding patient care. While they may not interact directly with patients, their work is foundational to the effective operation of your organization. Employee Well-being HR teams are champions of employee well-being, driving initiatives that promote wellness, mental health, and work-life balance. In the high-pressure environment of healthcare, their efforts are vital for maintaining morale and preventing burnout. By supporting these initiatives, you contribute to a more balanced and engaged workforce. Training and Development Continuous learning and development are central to healthcare excellence. HR professionals facilitate programs that keep staff up-to-date with the latest healthcare practices and technologies. This ongoing education not only boosts employee confidence but also enhances the quality of patient care. Compliance and Ethics Navigating complex regulatory requirements and ethical standards is a critical function of HR teams. By managing these aspects, HR professionals allow other leaders to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Compliance and ethics requirements within your business protect the organization and its employees from legal issues and help maintain a culture of integrity. Crisis Management During challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, HR professionals have been instrumental in managing workforce dynamics and implementing safety protocols. Their support during crises is a testament to their resilience and commitment. If your team members have a personal challenge, they can always turn to your HR team for extra support and advice. Cultural and Organizational Leadership HR professionals shape the culture of healthcare organizations, fostering an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and respect. Their role in building a supportive and empathetic workplace is crucial for organizational success. By celebrating HR colleagues on Human Resource Professional Day, you acknowledge their role in maintaining a high standard of care and employee support. Ideas to Honor Healthcare HR Professionals Inspired to celebrate Human Resource Professional Day? Here are some thoughtful ways to recognize and appreciate your HR team: Thank You Notes from Staff: Encourage colleagues to write personal notes or create thank you cards for HR colleagues, showcasing their appreciation for the team’s dedication. Lunch or Dinner with Leadership: Organize a special meal around Sept. 26, offering senior leaders the chance to express their gratitude and celebrate HR professionals. Gift Packages: Delight your HR team with personalized gift packages that reflect their interests, demonstrating your appreciation for their hard work. Customized HR Appreciation Video: Create a video featuring testimonials from employees and leaders, highlighting the positive impact of your HR team. Display the video prominently to raise awareness of their contributions. Final Thoughts Human Resource Professional Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate your HR team’s hard work to ensure a safer, healthier, and more compliant workforce. Propelus is dedicated to helping HR professionals equip their workforce with the resources they need to perform at the highest level. Through our industry-leading solutions—EverCheck, Immuware, and CE Broker—we’re powering professionals with the tools they need to achieve professional compliance and ultimately, provide safer healthcare with better outcomes. This Human Resource Professional Day, we thank the HR professionals in healthcare who help their organizations provide the best care possible.
EverCheck by Propelus Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Propelus, a leading provider of dynamic workforce compliance management solutions and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced EverCheck by Propelus is now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and integrates with Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners. The EverCheck integration with Oracle Cloud HCM allows for the import, verification, and daily monitoring of employee licenses, certifications, and registrations from EverCheck into Oracle Cloud HCM. The pre-built recipe detailed on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace application listing provides a path to connect the EverCheck and Oracle Cloud HCM systems. Additionally, users can access sanctions and disciplinary actions in EverCheck to ensure employees are in good standing to work. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications and services offering unique solutions, including ones that extend Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Read the full announcement on EverCheck.com
Celebrating One Year as Propelus: A Look Back at Our Progress
Written by Julie Walker, CEO at Propelus One year ago, on August 1, we excitingly announced our new brand, Propelus. This is a defining moment in our company’s history, and it more formally brought our brands – EverCheck, CE Broker, and Immuware – together as one unified company, all with a focused vision, mission, common set of values, and clear, customer-centric strategy. We knew we were on to something really special! A nod to our history We are honored and humbled by our unique history of over 20 years. Our founder’s vision was to help the Florida Department of Health (FL DoH) ensure their continuing education requirements for their licensed professionals were satisfied, which was foundational to our future. The FL DoH partnership was further instrumental in helping us develop and grow over the years to become the most trusted full-lifecycle continuing education management solution for government agencies, licensure departments, boards, and compacts. We embraced the opportunity to continuously evolve, innovate, and deliver meaningful solutions, introducing EverCheck. First, we assisted healthcare organizations in Florida, and soon after that, we expanded to a national footprint with the first-of-its-kind primary source verification and monitoring solution essential for dynamic workforce compliance management and to ensure professionals are Clear to Work®. In early 2023, we welcomed Immuware, a modern, intuitive, and professional-centric solution for Employee Health and safety (EHS) screening and surveillance. Ensuring the entire workforce – employees, vendors, contractors, students, and more–are healthy and safe to work – another critical element of workforce compliance in the broader human capital management ecosystem. Realizing our potential Our customer-centric, values-driven, and innovation-focused approach is core to our organization. Our many trusted professionals and their employers, licensure boards, agencies, and more helped us realize that our organization, as one company, has far-reaching potential with the focus on making a meaningful impact across our broader healthcare ecosystem. So, we stacked hands and set forth on our journey… We came together as one Propelus Team We embarked on this journey much earlier, in 2023. We started with our values. We believe they are our DNA. They are a blueprint that guides every interaction and decision and informs how we behave, operate, engage, and grow. We gathered thousands of inputs from our organization, customers, and other industry experts. We reviewed, discussed, and debated. We stacked hands, and here we are today. We have refreshed values, an even clearer vision, mission, and strategy–focused on powering professionals–connected through modern technology and united by our new brand, Propelus. We have laid an even stronger foundation for modernizing how professionals, employers, regulators, educators, and partners work together. Further, our “propeller” logo accentuates the full spectrum of what we do and the future we envision. Powering our progress We are excited to share a snapshot of our Propelus highlights: We serve more than 5 million professionals across our Propelus solutions. We partner with 400+ healthcare systems and several hundred licensure boards. We verify and monitor 8.3k primary data sources & professions for total workforce compliance. We process millions of license verifications, certifications, and registrations daily. We track more than 30 types of immunizations, screenings/surveillances, and injuries/illnesses. We’ve been honored with three Silver Stevie Awards, the world’s premier business awards, and Best Place to Work awards. We have delivered many exciting innovations for our customers, and even more are coming soon! Sharing our gratitude We are beyond grateful for our customers. They are central to why we exist, what motivates us to do meaningful work, and are vital to our future. Further, I am beyond proud of our Propelus team. We have had an exceptional first year as Propelus, and it is a true testament to our commitment to being a healthy, high-performing organization. One that embodies our values, the hustle & heart, passion & compassion, and determination makes Propelus an exceptional organization with an even brighter future – one that I am grateful and honored to lead. We are grateful for the progress we’ve made, and at the heart of everything we do is ensuring we meaningfully help safeguard our nation’s communities and workforce for safer, more compliant, healthier, and happier professionals. Cheers to Powering Professionals!
Propelus Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner In 2024 Stevie Awards For Technology Excellence
Jacksonville, FL – August 21, 2024 -Propelus has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Technical Innovation of the Year – Business Technology category in the first annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, “the Olympics for technology.” The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Winners of the awards, named the Stevies from the Greek word meaning “crowned,” will be recognized during a gala awards dinner on Monday, September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 600 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 21 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of tech-related categories, including Company of the Year, Educational or Research Institution of the Year, Technical Innovation of the Year, Technology Breakthrough of the Year, and more in a variety of industry groupings including Advertising, Marketing, and PR, Aerospace Technology, Biotechnology, Business Technology, Healthcare Technology, among others. Propelus is a winner in the Technical Innovation of the Year – Business Technology category for the computer software industry. Propelus’ winning nomination for Primary Source Verification (PSV) API has been honored with a Silver Stevie® Award in the Technical Innovation of the Year category. This award recognizes our commitment to transforming the healthcare compliance landscape through innovative technology. The Propelus PSV API automates the time-intensive and error-prone process of verifying licenses and primary source data, ensuring that healthcare organizations can manage credentials with unparalleled efficiency and compliance. Judges praised our submission, noting that the PSV API “automates primary source verification for healthcare organizations, ensuring active, compliant credentials with real-time monitoring and integration into HR systems.” They highlighted the innovative nature of the API, stating that it “impressively automates a traditionally manual process, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.” “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our team in developing solutions that not only meet industry needs but also set a new standard for healthcare compliance. We are proud that our modern API is secure and built for enterprise scale. It can verify millions of licenses a day which seamlessly ensures safer and more efficient healthcare operations.” – John Barnes, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Propelus. The Silver Stevie® Award reinforces Propelus’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the healthcare sector, and we look forward to continuing to enhance workforce compliance through our groundbreaking solutions. More than 100 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s honorees. “We congratulate all of the winners in the inaugural edition of the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence for their outstanding performance, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements on September 16,” said Stevies president Maggie Miller. Details about the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the list of 2024 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Tech. About Propelus As a leader in dynamic workforce compliance technology, Propelus is modernizing how healthcare professionals and the broader healthcare ecosystem– employers, providers, payers, regulators, and partners–work better together. For over 20 years, Propelus solutions have propelled millions of professionals by providing market-leading technology, essential connectivity, data & insights, and unparalleled strategic partnerships. We power critical integrated governance, risk management, and compliance (iGRC) for a happier workforce, better operations, and safer communities. Learn why Propelus is trusted by 5+ million professionals: https://propelus.com/. About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Propelus Launches Exclusions Monitoring API to Help Organizations Proactively Detect and Prevent Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Following the launch of its Primary Source Verification API, Propelus today announced the launch of its healthcare Exclusions Monitoring API. The Exclusions Monitoring API is part of the company’s data solution offerings and is designed to ensure healthcare providers, payers, vendors, and contractors take appropriate compliance measures to safeguard against fraud, waste, and abuse. The Department of Justice (DOJ) estimates up to $100 billion annually is lost to healthcare fraud, waste and abuse. Individuals and entities who have been involved in fraudulent activities are added to federal and state exclusion lists, which prevent payment from being made to the excluded party, as well as any hospital or other healthcare provider where the excluded party provided services or was otherwise engaged. Additionally, hospitals and healthcare organizations face severe legal consequences, costly civil monetary penalties (CMPs) and fines, and reputational damage when engaging with individuals or entities excluded from federal healthcare programs or government contracts due to previous misconduct resulting in an exclusion. “Healthcare organizations and payers serve an important role in mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse and are responsible for not engaging or paying for any services from any individual or entity that is excluded. Our OIG compliant Exclusions Monitoring API provides monthly monitoring of healthcare exclusions and ensures exclusions intelligence is accessible how, when, and where it is needed for more informed, real-time compliance with ease.” – Julie Walker, CEO of Propelus. Complementary to the Propelus Primary Source Verification (PSV) API with daily monitoring of over 8,300 licenses, certifications, registrations, sanctions, and more source types, the Propelus Exclusions Monitoring API empowers on-demand, bulk submissions with identity resolution, indexing and reconciling identifiers, and match capabilities to ensure any excluded individual or entity is detected. It delivers the most up-to-date exclusions data through monthly checks against primary sources, while ensuring proper connectivity within the broader compliance management ecosystem for better workforce compliance operations. The Exclusions Monitoring API monitors the following federal and state exclusion lists: HHS-OIG LEIE: Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) GSA SAM: General Services Administration (GSA) System for Award Management (SAM) – the SAM.gov database is formerly known as the GSA list of Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS). All currently available (45) State Medicaid Exclusions Lists: Many states maintain their own exclusion lists to identify individuals or entities barred from participating in Medicaid programs due to fraud or other violations. For more information about the Propelus Exclusions Monitoring API and how it can support your organization’s workforce compliance efforts, visit propelus.com/api. Newswire Press Release
