1. 3 rd ANNUAL VENDOR ADVISORY COUNCILSeptember 2012 exploring the future of vendor credentialing VENDOR CREDENTIALING AS A CORPORATE FUNCTION – Corporate Level Best Practices MODERATOR:David Schaffner, Director of Vendor Accounts, Vendormate PANELISTS:Roxanne Danehower, Credentialing Specialist, Siemens Medical Solutions Jennifer Dickel, Sr. Manager, Lab & Field Services, Arthrocare Meyers-Peters, Credentialing Coordinator, W.L. Gore & Associates

2. MODELS FOR MANAGING CREDENTIALING 2 REP MANAGED HYBRID FULLY MANAGED OUTSOURCED Reps handle it on their own Some level of corporate support from a named staff member but credentialing is not primary job function Dedicated full-time staff member who has oversight and day-to-day responsibilities for credentialing A third-party is contracted to ensure participation

3. Get buy-in throughout organization 134 5 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL CREDENTIALING 3 Have a central point of contact 2 Implement a structured credentialing program 5 Include credentialing in on- boarding process Establish best practices

4. exploring the future of vendor credentialing