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From a quality perspective, the credentialing and recredentialing processes in healthcare should include specific criteria that ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and professional accountability. Clinical competency and outcomes are critical elements, providing objective evidence of a provider's ability to deliver effective care in line with established standards. This includes tracking patient outcomes, complication rates, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines (Shaw et al., 2019). Peer and patient feedback further enriches this process by offering insights into a provider's communication skills, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care, which are essential for quality improvement (The Joint Commission, 2021). Ongoing education and training are essential to ensure that providers remain updated on new medical advancements, protocols, and technologies that impact patient care quality (National Committee for Quality Assurance [NCQA], 2022). Providers' adherence to safety protocols, such as infection control and procedural checklists, is also critical in creating a safer healthcare environment and reducing patient risks (Shaw et al., 2019). Additionally, a review of professional and ethical conduct, including any disciplinary actions or complaints, ensures that providers maintain high standards of integrity and accountability (American Medical Association, 2020). Participation in quality improvement (QI) initiatives should also be included, as it demonstrates a provider's.