FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Foundations of Medical Services Management is a four-week, interactive live virtual course that builds on the foundation of Credentialing 100/101, CPCS, and/or CPES and goes beyond the credentialing procedures to explore common challenges faced by medical services professionals. Topics include: developing successful onboarding programs for new practitioners; implementing efficient procedures for credentialing data governance;  improving collaboration with other departments; determining best ways to assess and respond to low/no volume practitioners; justifying and developing successful proposals for additional FTEs; developing effective procedures to integrate new services, service lines, and additional privileges; and responding appropriately to impaired and/or disruptive practitioners. 

Foundations of Medical Services Management provides you the opportunity to identify, discuss, and problem-solve the biggest challenges you face today. 

Target Audience: Anyone in a leadership role or experienced professionals looking to enter a leadership role. Individuals looking to expand on foundational knowledge gained in other NAMSS educational offerings.

This course covers the following Core Functional Area(s) and Tomorrow's MSP Skillsets: 

Core Functional Area(s): 

  • Oversees Primary Source Verification        
  • Oversees Credentialing and Privileging 
  • Manages the Credentialing or Privileging Process 
  • Conducts, Participates In, and Maintains Current Clinical Competency Evaluations and Peer Review           
  • Complies with Accreditation and Regulatory Standards 
  • Manages Compliance with State and Federal Accreditation Standards and Regulatory Requirements 
  • Manages Departmental Operations 
  • Analyzes and Manages Data 
  • Manages provider Enrollment 

Skillsets: 

  • Analytical Thinking 
  • Clinical Competence Evaluation 
  • Communication 
  • Database Management 
  • Flexibility/Adaptability 
  • Human Resources 
  • Information Technology 
  • Medical Staff Bylaws & Policies and Procedures 
  • Medical Staff Wellness  
  • Presentation Skills 
  • Relationship Building 
  • Risk Management 
  • Legal 

VIRTUAL COURSE OFFERINGS:

  • Foundations of Medical Services Management Course (Formerly Credentialing 201) - July 2026
    Contains 13 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/07/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    The NAMSS Foundations of Medical Services Management is a four-week, interactive live virtual course that builds on the foundation of Credentialing 100/101, CPCS, and/or CPES and goes beyond the credentialing procedures to explore common challenges faced by medical services professionals. Topics include: developing successful onboarding programs for new practitioners; implementing efficient procedures for credentialing data governance; improving collaboration with other departments; determining best ways to assess and respond to low/no volume practitioners; justifying and developing successful proposals for additional FTEs; developing effective procedures to integrate new services, service lines, and additional privileges; and responding appropriately to impaired and/or disruptive practitioners. Foundations of Medical Services Management provides you the opportunity to identify, discuss, and problem-solve the biggest challenges you face today.

*Live sessions will be recorded and available for viewing, but make-up sessions will not be offered. Registration will be first-come, first-served. 

 REGISTRATION RATES

  • NAMSS Members
    • $629
  • Non-Members
    • $719

CE Credits:

  • This course is eligible for 14.0 CE Credits

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Click here to view the Virtual Workshop FAQs page.

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