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Managing Provider Status: Deactivation & Reactivation

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to deactivate or reactivate a Provider within the system. You’ll learn the specific clicks required to change a status and, more importantly, what happens behind the scenes when you do.

Why is this helpful?

Keeping your provider list tidy ensures that your scheduling is accurate and your billing stays compliant. Knowing exactly what happens during a termination helps you avoid "accidental" data hiccups—like orphan appointments or expired enrollments—before they happen!

How to Deactivate a Provider

Follow these steps to transition a provider to "Terminated" status:

  1. Navigate to the Provider Module: Head over to your main provider list to get started.

  2. Select the Provider: Click on the name of the professional you need to update.

  3. Open "Provider Basic Info"

  4. Update the Status: Change the dropdown from Active to Terminated.

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  5. Set the Date: Scroll down to the Work Info section and select the specific Termination Date.

  6. Save Your Changes: Click the Save button.

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Note: After you click save, a pop-up will appear. It’s not just there for decoration—it’s a friendly reminder of the "domino effect" that occurs once a provider is deactivated. 

When a provider is terminated, the system automatically:

  • Removes them from any current Authorizations.

  • Flags any Appointments scheduled after the termination date as "Non-Compliant" (so you can reassign them!).

  • Updates In-Network Enrollments to "Expired."

  • Fully deactivates the provider's system access.

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How to Reactivate a Provider

If a provider is returning to the organization, bringing them back to "Active" status is a breeze:

  1. Locate the Provider: Find the terminated profile in the Provider Module.

  2. Access Basic Info: Go back into the Provider Basic Info tab.

  3. Flip the Switch: Change the status from Terminated back to Active.

  4. Save: Click Save to restore their status.

Note: While the Provider is back, their paperwork needs a little attention. You will need to manually re-add and verify all enrollments for this Provider to ensure they are ready to be scheduled with patients again.

Other Resources: Enrolling a Provider

Last updated by: Tatum Winslow on 12/31/25