Specifications include, but are not limited to: A commercially available, web-based solution for credentialing and privileging which is comprehensive and flexible that will enable DPH to reduce processing time with online applications, seamless connections for primary source verification, and provides effective communication with providers for the management of Credentialing and Privileging System. The webbased solution must be robust and flexible enough to respond to the DPH’s needs and ensure that each of the DPH network providers are qualified in accordance with current legal, professional, technical standards, appropriately licensed, registered, waivered, and/or certified. The solution must integrate within the Epic EHR system and/or NextGate EMPI vendor as applicable, and must be HL7 compatible. The solution must be capable to help implement and maintain written policies and procedures for the initial credentialing and re-credentialing of DPH providers in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.