(1) The department may delegate credentialing and recredentialing review activities to the following entities:

(a) Medical and dental group(s) and clinics;

(b) Physician organizations;

(c) Credentials verification organizations (CVOs); or

(d) Other organizations that employ and/or contract with providers.

(2) Any delegation by the department of credentialing or recredentialing review activities will be documented through a written delegation agreement.

(3) The department retains the authority to review, approve, suspend, deny, or terminate any provider who has been credentialed by a delegated entity.