Dollars and Decisions: Finance and Budgeting for MSPs - Webinar Recording

Watch the recording of "Dollars and Decisions: Finance and Budgeting for MSPs" by Jon Burroughs, JD, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAPL and Alison Webster, MBA, CPCS, CPMSM, CPHQ, FMSP. Then, complete the quiz and earn 80% or higher to receive CE credit.

Originally presented 8/26/2025

Speakers: 

• Jon Burroughs, JD, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAPL
• Alison Webster, MBA, CPCS, CPMSM, CPHQ, FMSP

Description: 

• Finance and budgeting may not be in every MSP’s comfort zone, but understanding the numbers is essential to driving departmental success and highlighting the critical role MSPs play in the operational and financial health of healthcare organizations.
  In this engaging and practical session, we’ll demystify the core financial and budgeting concepts every MSP should know. Whether you’re new to budgeting or ready to elevate your financial fluency, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and language to advocate for the resources your department needs with confidence. We’ll also explore how budgeting and forecasting can help you tell a compelling story—one that transforms your department from a perceived cost center into a value-generating, strategic asset—even a profit center.

  Learning Objectives: 

• Participants will be able to define key foundational financial concepts relevant to MSPs.
• Participants will be able to apply budgeting techniques and forecasting strategies to support departmental planning.
• Participants will be able to articulate the value of the Medical/Credentialing Services Department to position it as a value-generating asset within the healthcare system.

CEs:

• This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CE credit.

Cost:

• NAMSS members: $55
• Non-NAMSS members: $75

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

Core Functional Area(s)

• Manages Departmental Operations
• Facilitates Medical Staff Functions

Skillsets:

• Analytical Thinking
• Budget/Finance
• Change Management:
• Communication
• Human Resources
• Performance Improvement
• Professional Presence