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Innovation & Imagination Solving Medical Staff Services Staffing Shortages Organizations are facing unprecedented staffing shortages in Medical Staff Services and leaders are scrambling to optimize staff, retain employees, and recruit new team members. Identify the competencies needed in Medical Staff Services and explore short-, medium-, and long-term solutions for creating and maintaining a robust department. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Maggie Wilkerson. Recorded 11/2/22. Objectives:- Explain 5 methods of attracting and retaining Medical Staff Services employees
- Describe how to identify and upskill existing employees in other departments
- Conduct an ROI analysis of Medical Staff Services contractor utilization
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Building Foundations: Setting Up NPPES & CAQH NPPES and CAQH are the building blocks of successful payer enrollment, and nine out of ten private insurers use CAQH for certain provider types. Discover challenges and best practices for setting up NPPES and CAQH. Then, discover streamlined processes for keeping provider information up to date. Presented by Larry DeHoyos and Dariana Zamora. 1 Hour. Recorded 3/7/23. Trading Places: Payer Enrollment for Delegated Providers Payer enrollment for delegated providers provides opportunities to create efficiencies within the payer enrollment process, as well as in other essential business functions. Learn how to enter into delegated agreements with payers, navigate payer reviews, and streamline submission, tracking, and reconciliation. Presented by Yesenia Servin. 1 Hour. Recorded 2/7/23. Equipped for Success: Payer Enrollment for DME Providers Payer enrollment processes for DME providers are substantially different than for practitioners. Discover payer challenges and solutions for DME providers, including enrollment requirements, processing times, and technology options. In addition, they’ll cover closed or narrow payer panels, required screenings, and licensing requirements. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Dina Solis. 1 Hour. Recorded 1/10/23. Peril Carousel: Payer Enrollment for Multi-Specialty Groups Multi-speciality groups face unique payer enrollment perils, ranging from payments that are sent to a physician’s primary practice to inadvertently changing a new practitioner’s existing CAQH profile. Learn how to build effective relationships with stakeholders to manage a dynamic environment. Then, discover how to create robust internal processes to identify payer enrollment issues. Presented by Larry DeHoyos. 1 Hour. Recorded 12/19/22. Scaling Up! Payer Enrollment for Large Health Systems Timely payer enrollment is the cornerstone of revenue management for large health systems, yet payer enrollment specialists can face challenges gathering complete packages of information from providers. Discover how to scale payer enrollment processes to achieve revenue management goals. Presented by Larry DeHoyos and Jenna Sullivan. 1 Hour. Recorded 11/1/22. Dismantling Roadblocks: Payer Enrollment for Mental Health The demand for mental health services has never been greater, yet enrolling mental health providers pose unique challenges. Commercial insurance plans may have separate networks for behavioral health providers and requirements for Medicaid enrollment vary by state. Discover how to dismantle the roadblocks to successful payer enrollment for mental health providers. Presented by Dina Solis and Yesenia Servin. 1 Hour. Recorded 10/4/22. Recorded Webinars: $35 each or series of 6 for $175 Within 24 hours after purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the recorded webinar. You will have access to the recorded webinar for 3 months. Scroll down for objectives and additional information. -
Unstoppable Season 4
Out of the Limelight: Following with Conviction The relentless focus on leadership often eclipses the importance of followers. Examine the unique contributions of followers, how to be an effective follower, and what followers should expect from leadership. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 2/8/23 Team Talk: Behavioral Styles & Effectiveness Understanding team members’ behavioral styles is key to maximizing each person’s contributions. Discover the characteristics of four behavioral styles and how each can positively or negatively impact your team. Then, discover the most effective communication strategies for each. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 1/11/23 Navigating the Error-verse: How to Handle Workplace Mistakes A workplace mistake can leave you feeling anxious, scared, or ashamed. Depending on the severity of the error, it might even jeopardize your position. Discover the toxicity of perfectionism, strategies for communicating errors, and accountability practices for a healthy workplace. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 12/14/22 Words, Service, Time, Gifts: Leveraging Workplace Love Languages Understanding your partner’s love language helps sustain your romantic relationship. Similarly, understanding your coworkers’ love languages helps you create a cohesive team. Learn how to identify workplace love languages and utilize that knowledge to make team members feel respected and valued. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 11/9/22 Corralling Chaos: Working with Difficult People Virtually every workplace has people who gossip, slack off, whine, bully - or worse. Learning how to work with difficult people is key to your effectiveness and well-being. Learn to identify archetypes of challenging coworkers, strategies for dealing with each, and when to escalate issues to leadership. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 9/14/22 Building Balance: Redefining Self-Care Self-care is a buzzword that represents escape from an overwhelming life. But self-care isn’t a mani-pedi, a massage, or a round of golf. It’s building a life from which you don’t need to escape. Learn to redefine self-care and find strategies for making choices that nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Jennifer Froemel. 1 Hour. Recorded 8/10/22 Recorded Webinars: $35 each or $175 for 6-part series Within 24 hours after purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the recorded webinar. You will have access to the recorded webinar for 3 months. Scroll down for objectives and additional information. -
Next Class Starts June 13
Thursdays June 13 - September 5 (no class on 7/4/24) 10:00 - 11:00 AM CTFoundations of Credentialing
Fundamental Knowledge. Enhanced Effectiveness. The right fit for organizations ready to:- Develop consistent skill sets across Medical Staff Services
- Upskill or cross-train team members
- Create an internal agency pool
- Brush up on basics
- Enter the Medical Staff Services field
- Regulations, Regulatory Agencies, Accreditation Bodies
- Membership/In-Network & Clinical Privileging
- Verifications & Red Flags
- Evaluation, Recommendations & Decisions
- Governance Structure & Committees
- Document & Technology Management
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know… TMG’s Ask Me Anything Event MSPs & PEPs have questions. TMG has answers. We brought together a team of experts to answer your most pressing questions. No Medical Staff Services industry topic was off-limits! Whether you had a burning credentialing issue, a payer enrollment query, or are in search of a particular resource, our panel helped. The same held true for career questions, technical issues, or conflict management concerns. This webinar is complimentary. -
Doctor FBI Season 8 On Demand
Built to Last: Effective Team Structures in Medical Staff Services The responsibilities and expectations of medical staff services are ever-evolving, making it crucial to adapt to today’s healthcare environment. Explore how to refresh your team to meet accessibility and productivity demands, all while staying connected. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Nicole Keller. 1 Hour. Recorded 10/21/22. Deadline Driven: Due Process and Fair Hearing When a problem surfaces that could impact a practitioner’s membership or privileges, MSPs play a crucial role in the notification and due process steps. Develop a roadmap for ensuring due process, tracking fair hearing progression, and working in tandem with legal teams. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Brian Betner. 1 Hour. Recorded 9/15/22. Meeting Madness: Effective Meeting Management Hospitals and other healthcare organizations create an ever-increasing number of standing committees, ad-hoc committees, and task forces, which is why stellar meeting management can improve department performance by increasing efficiencies. Receive an outline of the principles of effective meeting management and then delve into tips and tricks to streamline meeting agendas, roles and responsibilities, and minutes. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Maggie Wilkerson. 1 Hour. Recorded 8/18/22. The Pursuit of Excellence: Physician Quality Evaluations MSPs are the gatekeepers of patient safety. Privileging is based in part on tools such as the Focused Professional Practice Evaluation and the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation. Learn how to simplify collaborative processes that collect meaningful data, ensure compliance, and contribute to patient safety. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Nicole Keller. 1 Hour. Recorded 7/21/22. Level Up! Add Polish to Your Career Practices While we all take pride in our work, we may have knowledge gaps about career basics or need to polish our career practices. Apply lessons learned from the field that will elevate our professionalism. We’ll discuss everything from workplace conflicts of interest and career portfolios to salary negotiations and professional development plans. Presented by Donna Goestenkors. 1 Hour. Recorded 6/30/22. Tapping the Brakes: Recognizing Credentialing Red Flags When a credentialing specialist discovers an anomaly in a provider’s application – such as time gaps, malpractice issues, and reporting inconsistencies – it sends up a red flag. Learn how to handle areas of concern that surface in applications for membership and privileges. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Maya Royal. 1 Hour. Recorded 5/19/22. Recorded Webinars: $35 each or 6-part series $175 Scroll down for objectives and additional information. -
These 101 flash cards allow you to interact with the information from TMG's Accreditation Wizard in a way that makes it easier to retain. Carry the flash cards with you to take advantage of breaks during your day. TMG University is proud to provide MSPs with a tool that will help you succeed in your certification exams. Once you purchase and pay for the Accreditation Wizard Flash Cards, you will receive the PDF via email. It will be sent today, or by the next business day at the latest. To create the Flash Cards, print the pages and follow the instructions provided. -
Boost your skills as an MSP! The MAMSS Educational Series, "Blue Skies Ahead," offers MSPs new skillsets, thought leadership, and hot takes on trending topics. On-demand recorded webinars are available for these topics: Racing to the Finish Line: How to Win at Delegated Credentialing Down to Earth: Real Talk About Credentialing Systems New Horizons: Linking Healthcare Quality to Physician Competence Making Connections: Telemedicine & Credentialing by Proxy Gold Star Credentialing: Best Practices for Achieving Compliance Better Together: Merging Credentialing and Payer Enrollment Registration: $35 each or $175 for 6-part series Scroll down for descriptions and objectives. -
6 Great Study Tools to Propel You to Success! TMG University's Study Kit is designed to help prepare you to sit for the National Association Medical Staff Services CPCS® or CPMSM® certification exam. We've bundled five of our most popular tools and are offering the Study Kit at a discounted price:- Accreditation Wizard
- Accreditation Wizard Flash Cards
- Certification Compass
- TMG Practice for the CPCS® or CPMSM® Exam Set 1
- TMG Practice for the CPCS® or CPMSM® Exam Set 2
- TMG Practice for the CPCS® or CPMSM® Exam Set 3
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Payer Enrollment Prime: Season 2 On Demand
Hidden Treasure: Common Payer Enrollment Oversights When we focus on capturing waterfalls of revenue, the smaller streams can escape our attention. Uncover common oversights that leave money on the table. Learn everything from technical pointers to stakeholder strategies to tools and technologies. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Yesenia Servin. 1 Hour. Recorded 8/2/22. Going the Extra Mile: Payer Enrollment Across State Lines When an insured patient from out of state receives emergency services, payment can fall through the cracks. Learn efficient processes for enrolling a provider after services have been rendered and provide tips on communicating with payers. Presented by Yesenia Servin and Larry DeHoyos. 1 Hour. Recorded 7/5/22. Talking the Talk: Payer Enrollment Scripts While payer enrollment specialists excel in keeping an organization’s revenue streams flowing, they may be less skilled at communicating with stakeholders. Discover how to develop scripts for working with payers and communicating with leadership. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Larry DeHoyos. 1 Hour. Recorded 6/7/22. Step-by-Step: Mapping the Payer Enrollment Process Whether you’re new to payer enrollment or a seasoned veteran, it’s important to map the enrollment process. Understand the big picture of payer enrollment and then drill down to actionable steps involved in pre-enrollment and post-enrollment success. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Dina Solis. 1 Hour. Recorded 5/3/22. Measuring Up: Metrics for Payer Enrollment Success Because payer enrollment professionals are the gatekeepers of revenue, metrics are the key to judging success. Understand the reports needed to determine whether payers are adhering to their contracts and whether internal processes are producing the desired results. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Larry DeHoyos. 1 Hour. Recorded 4/5/22. All Aboard! Streamlining Payer Enrollment The key to timely payer enrollment and reimbursement is gathering a complete package of information from the provider. The challenge is that different payers have diverse enrollment requirements. Discover the ideal roadmap for streamlined provider onboarding. Presented by Donna Goestenkors and Dina Solis. 1 Hour. Recorded 3/1/22. Mapping the Future: Payer Enrollment Perspectives Payer enrollment is an ever-evolving field. Discover today’s payer enrollment landscape and pressing issues for the future. Then, learn the skills needed to excel as a payer enrollment specialist and the ways that TMG can help ensure your success. Presented by Donna Goestenkors, Larry DeHoyos, and Yesenia Servin. 1 Hour. Recorded 2/16/22. Recorded Webinars: $35 each or 6-part series for $175 Within 24 hours after purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the recorded webinar. You will have access to the recorded webinar for 3 months. Scroll down for objectives and additional information -
Team Med Global's "Gold Star Credentialing: Recommended Practices to Achieve Compliance" is a 12-page step-by-step guide maps out the 20 key elements of credentialing verification and offers two competency tracks: Best Practice and Standard Practice. Either track achieves compliance with TJC and CMS, so you can choose the track that best suits your organization’s culture, resources, and budget. It includes:- Choosing the Right Track
- Credentialing Verification Compliance Self-Assessment
- Benefits of the Credentialing Tool
- Best Practice and Standard Practice for 20 Key Credentialing Verification Elements
- Resources & Glossary
- 6 Core Competencies Referenced in The Joint Commission Standards
