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Why credentialing will move from the back office to the boardroom in 2026

Why credentialing will move from the back office to the boardroom in 2026

By Mickey Meehan, CEO, Green Security

As seen in Becker's Hospital Review

Static credentialing can no longer keep up with regulatory complexity. As workforce and vendor access expand, periodic checks are no longer enough and hospitals are increasingly exposed.

In 2026, credentialing won’t be a checkbox. It will be a board-level issue, directly tied to operational stability, liability exposure, and even insurability.

This report outlines five predictions shaping the next era of credentialing and why continuous monitoring and AI-driven verification will soon become standard.

You’ll learn:
 
  • Why insurers will start requiring credentialing programs as part of cyber coverage
  • How AI is exposing credential fraud and closing long-exploited access gaps
  • What CFOs, CISOs and compliance leaders must align on to reduce risk and cost