New York State Medical Staff Services NYSAMSS is a membership organization of Medical Staff Professionals.
Our website is dedicated to
interactivity and education in the areas
of credentialing, privileging and regulatory
compliance.
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New CMS Regulation
CMS Regulation for Foreign-Born Physicians - Effective March 29
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new regulation regarding the verification of legal status of foreign-born healthcare professionals. CMS provides the following summary of the rule:
"If a newly-enrolling physician or non-physician practitioner indicates in Section 2 of his/her Medicare enrollment application (CMS-855I or Internet-based PECOS) that he/she was born in a foreign country, the contractor shall verify that the physician or non-physician practitioner is: (1) a United States citizen; (2) a legal resident of the United States, or (3) otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States. The purpose of this change request is to help ensure that all enrolling physicians and non-physician practitioners are legally authorized to perform Medicare services."
The regulation will be implemented and ruled effective on March 29, 2010.
CMS announcement of the new regulation can be found here:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6748.pdf.
The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive 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 healthcare 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 supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. 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 pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam. Learn more about how to register and what you will learn.
Upcoming Dates and Locations
April 10-11, 2010
In conjunction with the 2010 Texas Society for Medical Services Specialists (TSMSS) Annual Conference
Omni Hotel, Corpus Christi, TX
Click here for registration
May 17-18, 2010
In conjunction with the California Association Medical Staff Services (CAMSS)
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
Registration link will open in March
October 2-3, 2010
In conjunction with the NAMSS Annual Conference
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL
Registration will open with NAMSS Annual Conference Registration
November 2010 during National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week
In conjunction with the Maryland Association Medical Staff Services (MAMSS)
Washington, DC
Certified Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Course
The NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPMSM 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 accreditation and regulatory compliance; management of the credentialing processes; privileging; medical staff services administration; risk management; information management; and medical staff services operations, reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare 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 supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. 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 pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam. Find out how you will benefit and register today!
Upcoming Dates and Locations
April 10-11, 2010
In conjunction with the 2010 Texas Society for Medical Services Specialists (TSMSS) Annual Conference
Omni Hotel, Corpus Christi, TX
Click here for registration
May 17-18, 2010
In conjunction with the California Association Medical Staff Services (CAMSS)
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
Registration link will open in March
October 2-3, 2010
In conjunction with the NAMSS Annual Conference
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL
Registration will open with NAMSS Annual Conference Registration
November 2010 during National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week
In conjunction with the Maryland Association Medical Staff Services (MAMSS)
Washington, DC
New! The new NAMSS CPCS Online Certification Preparation Course provides an overview of the information needed to help prepare for CPCS certification. Participants will be able to assess their knowledge and level of readiness for the CPCS certification examination and will engage in several interactive modules and quizzes. This interactive online course also includes a downloadable workbook and resource guide to futher help the participant prepare for the exam. For MSPs who are not able to attend the in-depth two-day in-person workshop, the NAMSS CPCS Online Certification Preparation offers alternative or supplemental support for credentialing specialists who seek certification.
CPCS Online Certification Preparation Course participants will earn 3.5 CE credits. The cost of the preparation course is $259 for NAMSS members, $329 for non-members.
Register for the NAMSS CPCS Online Certification Preparation Course online.
