CCN Provider Requirements
To participate in the VA Community Care Network and receive electronic referrals through EPS, providers must meet specific qualification criteria.
Active Community Care Network certification
Current state medical licensure and credentials
Appropriate malpractice insurance coverage
HIPAA compliance and security protocols
Electronic health record system capability
Commitment to VA quality standards
Regional TPA enrollment (Optum or TriWest)
External Provider Scheduling (EPS) compatibility
Simple CCN Provider Enrollment Process
Getting connected to the VA's External Provider Scheduling platform is straightforward with blockit's support.
01
Verify CCN Eligibility
Confirm your Community Care Network provider status and meet VA credentialing requirements through your regional TPA (Optum or TriWest).
02
Technical EPS Setup
blockit configures the integration between your systems and the VA's EPS platform.
03
Testing & Training
Test the referral workflow and train your staff on the new electronic VA referral process.
04
Go Live with EPS
Start receiving electronic referrals from VA facilities in your area!
Why Enable Electonic Referrals For Community Care Network Providers?
Serve veterans and ensure your CCN providers continue to receive VA referrals as EPS expands and becomes the preferred tool used by VA schedulers.
Make a meaningful impact by providing quality healthcare to veterans in your community.
Serve Veterans
External Provider Scheduling (EPS) enables VA schedulers to book appointments directly into your scheduling system, making CCN care coordination faster and more efficient.
Streamlined EPS Workflow
blockit handles the technical integration, making it easy to connect with the VA's systems.
Seamless Integration
Receive referrals directly from VA facilities, helping you serve veteran patients who need your specialized care through the CCN program.
Expand Veteran Patient Access
VA Community Care Network
The VA Community Care Network connects veterans with community providers when VA facilities cannot provide timely access to care or specific services.
9M+
Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare
Community providers nationwide
50K+
Electronic referral access with EPS
24/7
States participating across 5 regions
All 50
Electronic referral coordination
Real-time scheduling capabilities
Integration with existing workflows