I was recently denied provider status with Mississippi Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The BC/BS credential office said that they (BC/BS MS) will only allow board certified Doctors in their network and it must be a ABMS certification. I asked specifically about ABPS certs, and was told BC/BS does not recognize any board certification except ABMS. Is ABPS working to get the recognition from BC/BS. They are a major provider in MS and w/o recognizing your board they will not allow many Doctors in their network.