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From the CRC Blog: Networking can provide relief to economy woes

Credentialing & Verification Update, November 25, 2008

The current state of the US economy is affecting many healthcare facilities and, often, having a direct impact on MSPs. Sadly, one of the first items to get cut from our budgets is funding for educational opportunities. To those who set the budgets, it doesn’t seem to matter that the benefits of educational programs such as audio conferences, Webinars, and other online learning sessions are well worth the cost. These types of educational forums are effective, economic alternatives to local, state, and national conferences that require travel.

In most situations I'm a positive person; I prefer to see the glass half-full. So in our current economy, when funds are limited, I look for ways to obtain education for free.

How can MSPs continue to gain knowledge, improve procedures, and keep current with changing accreditation standards and regulatory compliance requirements?

The answer? Networking.

Almost every state has an association for MSPs. Now would be a great time to get in touch with state leaders and to tune into the state network. One way to identify current state leaders is through the National Association Medical Staff Services’ (NAMSS) Web site. NAMSS can also serve as an excellent source for networking.

What's the cost? Annual membership dues. You'll need to check with your local state association for more information regarding membership dues and check the NAMSS web site for information about a NAMSS membership.

Networking: Very cost effective!

Carole La Pine, MSA, CPMSM, CPCS is the manager for physician services at Trinity Health in Novi, MI. Carole has more than 30 years of experience in the medical staff services profession and is a past president of National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS). Read more from Carole at the Credentialing Resource Center Blog.

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