One of the most important and fundamental steps in establishing a practice is to have contracts in place with the health insurance companies that you can participate with in your area. Credentialing is a key step in establishing your practice and helping patients find a practice that is in network with their insurance. Contracts also help the providers and practice understand what the requirements and guidelines from each insurance company are. EHFS can help with standard credentialing requirements and call also provide contacts for your specialized credentialing needs.