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Updated for the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (CMS-1848-F), released Nov 4, 2026. Effective Jan 1, 2027. Last verified: November 5, 2026

Help center · Credentials and qualifications

What should be in a coach's credential file?

Answered by Angel Reyes, MCHES®Last verified: November 5, 2026

Short answer

Proof of the certification pathway (and its status), evidence of coaching-specific training, OIG exclusion screening at hire and periodically, and proof of employment or contract with the supervising organization.

This reflects general compliance practice, not a CMS coaching checklist. The toolkit includes a credential-file checklist you can adapt to your organization's policy.

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