The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist On-Demand Certification Preparation Course is a self-paced program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPCS® exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary before you take the exam. This comprehensive workshop provides a high-level overview of the exam topics including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical staff services operations reviewed from the perspective of a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care settings, and CVOs. Participants will work through a series of interactive activities including scenario-based exercises and case studies. A key focus of the course is your development of a personalized study plan for post-workshop study and preparation to take the examination. The course includes also supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam. Please note: This online course is designed as entirely virtual module. While it does include additional resources that you can print out, the course material is not printable.

The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist (CPCS®) Study Guide is a printable reference guide designed to help MSPs prepare for the CPCS® exam. This comprehensive resource covers exam topics, including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical services operations. In addition, these topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, credentials verification organizations (CVOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care settings. MSPs are able to access the full spectrum of information they will need to know for the CPCS® exam in one organized guide.*This resource is published as an online document. It will be available and printable from the NAMSS Online Education Center. This product will not be shipped to you. *This bundle includes access to the NAMSS Comparison Grid of Accreditation Standards Grid.

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The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist (CPCS®) Study Guide is a printable reference guide designed to help MSPs prepare for the CPCS® exam. This comprehensive resource covers exam topics, including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical services operations. In addition, these topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, credentials verification organizations (CVOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care settings. MSPs are able to access the full spectrum of information they will need to know for the CPCS® exam in one organized guide.*This resource is published as an online document. It will be available and printable from the NAMSS Online Education Center. This product will not be shipped to you.

The NAMSS Benchmark Report offers the most comprehensive, data driven look at today’s medical services profession. Drawing on insights from professionals across the country, this report highlights key trends, workforce realities, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of credentialing, privileging, and provider enrollment.

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The NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM®) Study Guide is a printable reference guide designed to help medical services professionals prepare for the CPMSM® exam. This comprehensive resource covers exam topics including credentialing and privileging; regulatory compliance; and managing departmental operations. In addition, these topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, credentials verification organizations (CVOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care settings. MSPs are able to access the full spectrum of information they will need to know for the CPMSM® exam in one organized guide. The guide also includes a 100-question practice exam for assessing your knowledge of exam content. *This resource is published as an online document. It will be available and printable from the NAMSS Online Education Center. This product will not be shipped to you.