title: Truth or consequences. Credentialing is vital for the health of a hospital's patients, and ultimately, the hospital itself.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lebbin
mesh_terms: D003406:Credentialing; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000592:standards*; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D016519:Hospitals, Religious / Q000592:standards; D007196:Indiana; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges; D014481:United States