Verified Credentials Named Preferred Background Screening Provider for Partners Cooperative

Partnership expands access to healthcare-focused background screening solutions for Partners Cooperative member health systems nationwide

Verified Credentials, a leading provider of background screening and workforce solutions, has been named a preferred background screening provider for Partners Cooperative, Inc., a nonprofit shared services cooperative serving member healthcare organizations across the United States.

Through this collaborative effort, Partners Cooperative members will have access to Verified Credentials’ comprehensive background screening solutions through competitively negotiated terms. This partnership is designed to simplify procurement while providing members with a trusted screening provider experienced in supporting the complex needs of healthcare organizations.

“Healthcare is the largest market we serve, and we understand the unique screening needs healthcare organizations face,” said Nicole Kiefer, Chief Revenue Officer at Verified Credentials. “We’re especially excited to work with Partners Cooperative because we already have strong relationships with healthcare organizations throughout the region, including current Partners Cooperative members. This partnership gives us the opportunity to build on that experience and support even more member organizations with responsive service, quality data and screening solutions designed for healthcare.”

Healthcare Background Screening Experience That Runs Deep

With decades of experience, Verified Credentials supports hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations. The company also serves colleges, universities and healthcare education programs, supporting screening needs across the healthcare continuum; from students preparing to enter healthcare fields to professionals working within healthcare facilities.

That experience gives Verified Credentials insight into the screening requirements healthcare organizations may need to manage across employees, students, contractors and other populations.

Verified Credentials offers a broad portfolio of healthcare-relevant screening services, including:

• FACIS® searches
• OIG sanctions searches
• GSA excluded parties searches
• Healthcare license and credential verifications
• Adult and child abuse registry searches
• Criminal background checks
• Drug testing and occupational health services
• Employment and education verifications
• Motor vehicle records
• Ongoing monitoring and bulk screening solutions

Combined with flexible screening programs, integrations with leading HR and applicant tracking systems, and U.S.-based operations and client support, Verified Credentials helps healthcare organizations build screening programs around their specific roles and requirements.

High-Value Screening Designed for Greater Efficiency

For healthcare organizations managing high screening volumes and complex requirements, value extends beyond the price of an individual background check.

Verified Credentials helps organizations build efficient, scalable screening programs with solutions tailored to different roles and requirements. Bulk screening capabilities, integrations with leading HR and applicant tracking systems, candidate self-service, automated workflows and reporting tools help further streamline screening. These capabilities can help reduce unnecessary screening costs, limit administrative work, and give teams greater visibility into their screening programs.

Combined with competitively negotiated pricing available through Partners Cooperative, these solutions help members select appropriate screening coverage while supporting operations and cost efficiency.

Greater Access for Partners Cooperative Members

Partners Cooperative brings health systems together to pool resources, expertise and purchasing power through a shared contracting environment. As a preferred provider, Verified Credentials offers member organizations another trusted choice for background screening with the added benefit of competitively negotiated terms through the cooperative.

For Partners Cooperative members already working with Verified Credentials, the agreement builds upon an established relationship. For other members, it provides an opportunity to work with a background screening provider with extensive healthcare experience and an understanding of the needs of healthcare organizations throughout the region and nationwide.

To learn more about Verified Credentials’ healthcare background screening solutions.

About Verified Credentials

Verified Credentials is a leading provider of background screening, verification, and workforce solutions. Since 1984, organizations have trusted Verified Credentials for comprehensive screening solutions backed by responsive U.S.-based support, quality data and decades of industry expertise. Healthcare is the company’s largest market, with solutions supporting hospitals, health systems, academic institutions, and other organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.

Learn more at https://verifiedcredentials.com/.

About Partners Cooperative

Partners Cooperative, Inc. is a nonprofit health system shared services cooperative focused on strengthening member health system efficiency and performance through collective solutions. Its participating members pool resources, expertise and purchasing power to achieve cost efficiencies and improve operational effectiveness and the cost and quality of care.

Learn more at https://www.pcgpo.org/.