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Tip on how to eText from Email

Posted by Jamila Johnson on Jun. 5, 2025  /    Subscribe 0

Sharing another technology driven tip. When asked to "text" a practitioner and you're not sure you want them with your personal number, try this (try now with your own cell and MMS is for images SMS is for simple texts):rn1. Type the number here: https://freecarrierlookup.com/rn2. Grab the gateway address neededrn3. Put it in BCC in your email. Subject line should be short MH Cyp June ER Sched or MH Cyp Mtg noticern4. Remove your signature block because your email address will show as the senderrn5. You can add multiples the BCC area should you need it

Use of third party PSV - education

Posted by Evelyn Starr-High on Jan. 27, 2025  /    Subscribe 5

Hi fellow MSPs - I was told by a physician leader recently that there are Medical Staff Offices in Academic institutions that are now utilizing the Education verification portion of the Background check performed by HR as their primary source verification. Vendors like PreCheck. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of this. It was my understanding that National Student Clearing House, AMA Profile, and AOA Profile were the only approved alternatives to direct primary source with the institution. Looking forward to your input.

Leadership & Management

Posted by Jamila Johnson on Jan. 27, 2025  /    Subscribe 0

The 'bold ambitions' driving Hartford HealthCare's patient safety strategy Kristin Kuchno - Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 In November, all seven Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare hospitals received "A" safety grades from The Leapfrog Group for the second time. Since 2019, the health system has reduced hospital-acquired infections by 40% and serious safety events by 39%. This success can be attributed in part to Hartford HealthCare's transition to a regional governance model that prioritizes quality, safety, credentialing and community health, CEO Jeffrey Flaks told Becker's. READ MORE at https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-bold-ambitions-driving-hartford-healthcares-patient-safety-strategy.html "This enhanced a level of focus and attentiveness at the governance level to strengthen the accountability within our leadership teams," he said. A culture of continuous improvement also plays a crucial role.

Manage Your Energy to do Your Job Well 5 tips for constant self-renewal From Franklin Covey

Posted by [email protected] on Oct. 10, 2024  /   Notice Only  /  Subscribe 0

Franklin Covey has a great piece on "Manage Your Energy to do Your Job Well"  5 tips for constant self-renewal. Learn more at How Effective Leaders Get Results: 7 Ways to Be More Proactive - Guide | FranklinCovey

Come back here and share your insights.

GHSMSS: MSPFWD DEA Presentation: 10-19-23 (Virtual)

Posted by [email protected] on Oct. 10, 2023  /   Notice Only  /  Subscribe 0

More details can be found HERE or by visiting MSP-FWD Chapter - Home Page (mspfwd.org)

Our education topic will be presented by Gary Linder a well respected communicator and public speaker on topics relating to regulatory compliance and investigations, case management, and leadership.  Gary is an  accomplished and driven Investigator with a 30 year history of working in the law enforcement industry, the latter years, since 2005, as a Diversion Investigator with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Skilled in regulatory compliance, along with civil and criminal investigations, with a focus on the United States Criminal Code (U.S.C.) and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 1300 to End.  Join us to learn about regulations and compliance issue that impact the credentialing of practitioners.

Participants can expect to learn the following

• Provide an overview of diversion control in relation to regulatory, credentialing and compliance (MATE Act training requirements)
• Understand the expectations DEA requires for prescribing and monitoring prescriptions to avoid diversion
• Revisiting new DEA registration requirements, record keeping, red flags and overall best practices

TSMSS Webinar: The Medical Staff Professional - The Career You Didn't Know Existed- 10/25/23

Posted by [email protected] on Oct. 10, 2023  /   Notice Only  /  Subscribe 0

Details can be found HERE or by visiting www.TSMSS.org

The Medical Staff Professional - The Career You Didn't Know Existed

Kristin E Vess, CPCS & Edie Johnson

Program Summary:

Welcome to the world of the MSP! Join us on a hunt for all the “treasure” and nuggets of information that you need to begin your journey as an MSP. This presentation is for any newly hired MSP, anyone curious about what we do, or someone who suddenly needs a crash course to lead a team of MSPs!

Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. What is an MSP?
2. Introduce Different Types of Credentialing
   1. Hospital Credentialing & Privileging
   2. CVO (Credentials Verification Organization)
   3. Managed Care
   4. Medical Group
   5. Locum Tenens
   6. Enrollment
3. Universal Rules/Guidelines and Definitions
   1. Must Know Terms & Organizations to Know
   2. Your Organization’s Bylaws or Rules and Regulations
4. Credentialing Software – What it can do for your organization
5. Accrediting Bodies and Organizations
   1. The Joint Commission
   2. ACHC (HFAP)
   3. DNV
   4. NCQA
   5. AAAC
6. Professional Organizations/Certifications
   1. NAMSS – National
      1. CPCS
      2. CPMSM
      3. Leadership Certificate
   2. State Chapters (Texas – TSMSS)
   3. Local Chapters
   4. Explain Continuing Education Resources
7. Career Pathways
   1. Different names: Medical Staff Coordinator, Credentialing Specialist…etc.
   2. Quality Control/Assurance
   3. Data Management 

DNV Healthcare Advisory Notice - Heart Failure Advanced Certification Requirements, Revision 23-0

Posted by [email protected] on Feb. 22, 2023  /   Notice Only  /  Subscribe 0

The Heart Failure Advanced Certification Requirements Revision 23-0 are effective April 01, 2023. Revision 23-0 supersedes the Heart Failure Program Certification Requirements, Version 17.0

Download the Heart Failure Advanced Certification Requirements, Revision 23-0

FSMB Education Available Online-Understanding Medical Regulation in the United States

Posted by [email protected] on Feb. 16, 2023  /   Best Practices  /  Subscribe 1

 “Understanding Medical Regulation in the United States,” a series of online multi-media educational modules that examine various components of service on a state medical board. It includes: “Introduction to Medical Regulation", "Understanding Medical Licensure", and "Understanding Physician-Assistant (PA) Licensure"  Information is available at FSMB | Understanding Medical Regulation in the United States

Scholarship Opportunities: Lone Star College

Posted by [email protected] on Mar. 24, 2022  /   Notice Only  /  Subscribe 0

500 scholarships at up to $2,500 each The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Jim F. Dicke II and Dennis Washington. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Eligibility Criteria: Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential) Cannot be taking pre-requisite courses and must be enrolled in your program Must be enrolled full-time by Fall 2022 to be eligible. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA) Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity Be under the age of 30 Be a United States citizen Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient. The CTE application is now open with a priority deadline on June 15, 2022. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer. Career & Technical Scholarships – Horatio Alger Association Students

NPDB What's Reportable

Posted by [email protected] on Nov. 11, 2021  /   2021 GHSMSS CONFERENCE   /  Subscribe 2