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Experts bring a variety of perspectives to the table, and their views sometimes diverge.
Recently, for example, a program for certification in disease management, born in 1998 in Mississippi and then expanded nationwide, has evoked thought-provoking debate. This article recounts recent developments in credentialing. It describes the landmark disease-management certification program that began in Mississippi, the establishment of two national credentialing bodies, and current government efforts to establish national credentialing databanks for health professionals. Because the terms used in discussions of credentialing can be confusing, a glossary is provided. A New Model for Reimbursement Those in the former group point to recent experience in Mississippi.