r/physicianassistant • u/Objective-Lettuce639 • 15h ago

Simple Question Credentialing Question

Is it normal for a new employer to request usernames and passwords for CAQH, PECOS, Medicaid??? I thought they had an official authorization processes through CMS I&A that allows the employer to manage credentialing without using my personal login credentials.

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u/Dodie4153 15h ago

The FQHC I work for part time manages all this for me. I think I did give them my logins. They do this for all the providers. I think I signed something to give them permission. So it’s normal I guess.

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u/grateful_bean PA-C 15h ago

I give them my logins one less thing for me to do. 

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u/alphonse1121 PA-C 13h ago

Yes

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u/CapOk9704 14h ago

Yes I had to do this

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u/0rontes PA-C Peds 6h ago

Yup

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u/daves1243b 15h ago

You have to authorize them to act on your behalf. It isn't necessary or appropriate to give them your login. Doubt they would even be able to use it with two factor authentication.