The Provider Services Department receives many requests from potential providers
to contract with Mercy Healthcare Group. Some of the factors considered in any potential
contracting decision are:
• Geographic network needs based on AHCCCS requirements
• Existing provider coverage in the targeted area
• Membership requirements for a particular specialty
• Member accessibility
If you are interested in a contract with us, please submit a non-binding letter
of intent to:
Mercy Healthcare Group
Attn: Provider Relations Department
4350 E. Cotton Center Blvd.
Building D
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Once a letter of intent is received, the next step in the contracting process is
a comparison of our membership needs to current network availability. The following
information is obtained:
• Board certification
• Languages spoken
• Office locations
• Network assessments (only for providers not joining a contracted group)
If the assessment indicates a need for an additional provider, a comprehensive site
visit and medical chart review will be conducted. In addition, AHCCCS/Mercy Healthcare
Group participation requirements, policies, and provider obligations will be discussed.
Credentialing is initiated once the site audit is approved. Mercy Healthcare Group
credentials providers according to nationally recognized standards that serve as
the model for minimum credentialing requirements.
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