title: What you need to know before you talk to a CVO (credentialing verification organization).
abstract: Although credentialing verification organizations (CVOs) have been used primarily by managed care organizations, many hospitals now are turning to CVOs to outsource their primary source verification and other credentialing responsibilities. Experts advise checking references carefully and identifying exactly what your needs are before opening discussions with a CVO.
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000592:standards*; D003406:Credentialing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009820:Ohio