Micro Credentials Are Changing the Way PLPs Build Their Careers There’s a shift happening in the Provider Lifecycle Services industry. Not in the work itself, but in how professionals grow within it. For years, advancement followed a familiar path. You learned on the job, gained experience over time, and eventually found your niche. But today’s
The 5 Credentialing Risks Healthcare Organizations Are Underestimating in 2026 Credentialing sits at one of the most sensitive intersections in healthcare operations. Provider Lifecycle Professionals have understood this for decades. When credentialing works well, it fades into the background. When it fails, the consequences ripple through compliance, reimbursement, provider onboarding, and patient access. What makes
Workplace pressures in healthcare have reached unprecedented levels, from workforce shortages to increasing regulatory demands. For Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), this environment calls for more than operational efficiency—it demands a commitment to building resilience within their organizations. By optimizing onboarding, maintaining rigorous credentialing standards, and supporting workforce planning efforts, MSPs play a vital role in
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to grow in popularity, with more beneficiaries enrolling each year. However, as enrollment rises, so does regulatory scrutiny. For Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) tasked with managing practitioner licensing, credentialing, and enrollment, the upcoming 2025 benchmark adjustments bring both challenges and opportunities. Staying ahead of these changes will be critical to
As Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), we often navigate complex interactions and sensitive situations. That’s why conflict management is a key skill area in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model, which serves as a blueprint for MSP excellence. Here's a guide to help MSPs approach workplace conflicts with confidence and tact. Understanding Conflict Conflict in the workplace
In an environment characterized by mounting administrative complexities and relentless pursuit of efficiency, project management stands out as a linchpin for MSP success. Project management is a key area of knowledge in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model, which serves as a blueprint for MSP excellence. When we have strong project management skills, we’re empowered to
TMG recently added “strategic development” as an area of competency for Executive MSPs. While strategic development isn’t often discussed in Medical Staff Services, it’s worth exploring. Broadly speaking, competency in strategic development refers to the set of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to effectively formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives within an organization. It encompasses
