The Compass: Renewed Focus, Steady Direction
Helping PLPs stay oriented in a landscape that never stops moving.
For decades, those in Medical Staff Services relied on established paths: credentialing, privileging, and committee support to navigate their work. But just as the role has evolved from MSP to PLP and Medical Staff Services to Provider Lifecycle Services, the profession itself has transformed. Today’s Provider Lifecycle Professionals (PLPs) are tasked with crossing new terrain that includes licensing, credentialing, provider enrollment, quality reporting, managed care, and system-wide collaboration.
In a landscape this complex, direction matters. A compass does more than point north. It helps you chart your course, stay oriented in shifting conditions, and correct your path when the environment changes. That is exactly what this newsletter, and TMG, is designed to do: offer PLPs steady bearings in an industry where the ground never stops moving.
From MSP to PLP: Navigating the Shift
The Compass represents more than a newsletter refresh. It reflects a broader truth about the profession itself. “Medical Staff Services” once fit, but today’s reality stretches far beyond the walls of a single office or department. PLPs are strategic partners, building bridges across compliance, finance, operations, and patient safety.
By anchoring our work in the Provider Lifecycle, TMG ensures that professionals are recognized not only for what they process but also for what they enable: timely access to care, secure revenue streams, and organizational integrity. The Compass is one more way to keep that expanded vision front and center.
What’s Inside
From certification prep to leadership development, from webinars to operational resources, The Compass equips PLPs with the tools, insights, and opportunities to thrive. Our refreshed format makes it easier than ever to quickly find what you need, whether that’s a fast update, a deeper dive, or a spark of inspiration for the journey ahead.
Each edition connects you with resources designed to strengthen your skills and expand your impact. For those just starting out, our Foundations of Credentialing and Foundations of Provider Enrollment courses lay the groundwork for success, building confidence in essential processes while reinforcing best practices.
If your role centers on licensing, the Certified Physician Licensing Specialist (CPLS) program provides targeted expertise to help you master the nuances of physician licensure and streamline onboarding. And for those ready to step into leadership, our Certificate in Leadership Excellence offers a transformative journey to refine critical capabilities in strategic thinking, decision-making, change management, and relationship building.
Certification is another milestone for many PLPs, and TMGU delivers multiple pathways to get you there. Whether you prefer the depth of our 13-week prep course, the intensity of our Certification Boot Camp (available live or on-demand), or specialized on-demand modules for focused study, there’s a path that fits your learning style. Peer-led study groups and our Certification Study Kit add extra layers of support, so you can approach the exam with confidence.
Beyond formal courses, The Compass also points you toward continuing education through Webinars, where subject matter experts share insight on timely, real-world challenges. These sessions aren’t just about keeping up, they’re about building the toolkit you need to excel.
And for those seeking long-term connection, TMG membership—whether individual, organizational, or vendor—opens the door to benefits that keep you learning, growing, and shaping the future of the profession.
Meeting You Where You Are
Every PLP’s journey looks different. Some are just stepping into the field, while others are building strategic influence at the executive table. Wherever you are, The Compass offers direction tailored to your needs. It is not about overwhelming you with noise. It is about delivering clarity, opportunity, and confidence to help you excel.
Still Your Guide
Though the format has changed, The Compass remains rooted in the same promise: to provide steady direction in a dynamic environment. Just as a compass never changes its north, our commitment to supporting PLPs has not wavered. What has changed is how we deliver that guidance—more streamlined, more accessible, and more in tune with the expanded role of today’s professionals.
We would love to hear what you think about the new format. And while you are here, don’t miss the opportunity to download TMG’s PLP Competency Model, a free resource designed to support your growth and success.